Proving the Commercial Purpose Element in Gold and Precious Metal Smuggling
Introduction According to Law No. 5607 on Combating Smuggling, it is not sufficient for the crime of smuggling to occur merely by importing/exporting without declaration or in violation of procedures. In particular... Read More
Smuggling Allegations and Supervisory Responsibility in the Jewelry Industry
Introduction The jewelry sector holds strategic importance in the Turkish economy, both in terms of its export capacity and its liquidity cycle in the domestic market. However, gold, silver, and precious metals... Read More
Seizure of Criminal Goods and Vehicles in Customs Smuggling Crimes – Transfer of Ownership to the Public Domain
Seizure of Criminal Goods and Vehicles in Customs Smuggling Crimes – Transfer of Ownership to the Public Introduction Crimes committed according to the Law on Combating Smuggling (Law No. 5607),... Read More
I have a customs case filed against me, what should I do?
Introduction: Customs procedures are one of the most technical areas of international trade. However, errors made in these technical processes or disagreements during inspections can eventually lead to legal issues... Read More
What does a customs lawyer do? What kinds of cases do they handle?
Introduction The increase in globalized trade and international capital movements has transformed customs procedures from mere logistics and declaration processes into a serious legal area... Read More
Customs Procedures: Separation between Grand Bazaar – Free Zone – Airport
Introduction Customs smuggling crimes, in contemporary economies where international trade and capital movements are intense, are not only a matter of criminal law, but also of economic security and taxation... Read More
Gold and Precious Metal Smuggling: Conflict of Application of Laws No. 5607 and 1567
Introduction The trade in gold and precious metals has been subject to strict state control due to both its economic value and international circulation. In Türkiye, this sector... Read More
Seizure and Confiscation of Assets in Financial Crimes
1. Introduction Financial crimes have evolved from actions targeting only individual interests to encompassing organized crime groups, terrorist financing, and international money laundering networks... Read More
CONFISCATION IN CRIMINAL LAW
Confiscation, a significant process in Turkish Criminal Law, ensures that goods, vehicles, or proceeds obtained through or used in a crime are transferred to the state. Read More