The Buyer's Risk of Confiscation of Precious Metals Brought into the Country Without Declaration
Introduction Gold, silver, and other precious metals are not only economically significant but also criminally punishable due to their portability, high value density, and high commercial cycle... Read More
Gold Acquisition as Receipt for Debt and Customs Smuggling Charges: A Case Study - Legal Evaluation in Light of Laws No. 5607 and 1567
I. Introduction In recent years, controls on the cross-border movement of precious metals, gold, and foreign currency-based assets have been tightened in Türkiye; law enforcement agencies and... Read More
Committing a Crime Unintentionally While Bringing Gold From Abroad: Defenses of Error, Intent, and Negligence
Introduction In recent years, numerous smuggling crimes have been committed due to passengers entering Türkiye from abroad being found in possession of undeclared gold, foreign currency, or precious metals... Read More
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
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