Foreigners Filing Criminal Complaints in Türkiye
Can foreigners file a criminal complaint in Türkiye? This includes procedures such as applying to the prosecutor's office, access to interpreters, evidence, power of attorney, complaint periods, and the rights of foreign victims... Read More
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
I: THE CRIME OF THEFT (Turkish Penal Code Articles 141-143) Theft is the act of taking movable property belonging to another person from its place without their consent, with the intention of benefiting from it. This... Read More
Sample Petition for a Refund in Digital Fraud Cases
TO THE TURKISH REPUBLIC CIVIL COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE PLAINTIFF: … DEFENDANTS: 1- … (Perpetrator/account holder) 2- … Bank/Payment Institution (as applicable) SUBJECT: Due to unauthorized transaction/fraud... Read More
Breach of Trust and Criminal Liability Among Heirs
1. Introduction: When Does an Inheritance Dispute Turn into a Criminal Case? Inheritance cases are often viewed as "private law" disputes: determining shares, canceling title deeds,... Read More
What should victims of fraud do? Can the money be recovered?
Introduction “It happened suddenly, I didn’t understand.” Almost all victims of fraud describe the process with this sentence. Fake sales online, phone calls from people impersonating police officers/prosecutors... Read More
Are Selling Counterfeit Products as Originals a Crime Under the Law?
What is Original Product Counterfeiting? Many products marketed in everyday life with terms like "original," "identical," "fresh from the factory," "surplus import," and "outlet original" are in reality... Read More
Unlawful Use of Official Uniforms and Badges Under Article 264 of the Turkish Penal Code: Legal Analysis and Current Case Law
1. Introduction Public order and social security are built upon trust in state officials. To prevent the erosion of this trust, the Turkish Penal Code... Read More
Property Rights in Metaverse and Virtual Universes: The Law of Digital Real Estate
1. Introduction With the advancement of technology, the concept of the metaverse and digital real estate investments in virtual universes are rapidly increasing. Users can purchase land, buildings, and... on blockchain-based platforms. Read More
Fraud via Bank Accounts
Introduction Fraud committed through bank accounts has become a serious threat to individuals and institutions in today's digitalized world. These crimes... Read More
What is the responsibility of banks in online fraud?
I. INTRODUCTION Today, most banking transactions are carried out through mobile applications and internet banking. However, this convenience also brings with it security risks... Read More