Criminal Investigation Launched
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation after 25 kilograms of gold and 55 kilograms of silver vanished from the judicial evidence storage facility at Büyükçekmece Courthouse in Istanbul. One suspect has fled abroad while another remains in custody.
Officials discovered the missing precious metals—valued at 147 million Turkish lira ($3.4 million)—when prosecutors ordered an inspection of the courthouse safes following concerns about an employee’s prolonged absence, according to Turkish media reports.
Clerk Escapes to London
Court clerk E.T., employed in the evidence office, had not reported to work for weeks. On November 19, investigators determined he departed Türkiye via Sabiha Gökçen Airport, traveling to London with his wife and children. Authorities have issued arrest warrants
