An illegal egg trafficking ring with connections to the occupied territories, Albania, and Georgia, was dismantled by Turkish authorities during simultaneous operations in 14 provinces across Turkey, resulting in the arrest of 36 individuals.
As announced by Turkish Minister of Justice Akin Gurek, the investigation revealed that 41 women allegedly sold their eggs a total of 811 times for money while traveling abroad.
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
Russian foreign minister sergey lavrov in iran
Vladimir Putin approved the reshuffle of the Russian government
According to the Turkish minister, the 53 suspects include the alleged ringleader, five of his associates, 41 women, two gynecologists, and four individuals who organized the travel arrangements.
The investigation began following a complaint filed through the Turkish Presidency’s citizen communication system (CİMER), and authorities examined bank transactions, phone calls, and records of international travel.
The Turkish newspaper Türkiye reports that women were traveling from Turkey to the occupied territories, Albania, and Georgia to sell their eggs.
So far, no details have been made public regarding specific clinics or doctors in the occupied territories who may be involved in the case, nor has it been clarified how many of the reported sales took place there.
Turkish authorities are continuing their investigations to locate the remaining suspects.
READ ALSO: The newborn diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease continues to fight for his life at Makarios Hospital | AlphaNews
