A shocking breach of security has occurred within Turkey’s judicial system, where a court employee allegedly stole approximately one billion Turkish Lira (TL) worth of valuable items from the courthouse safe and then fled to the UK with his wife and children. The incident raises serious concerns about security protocols and asset protection within government institutions in Turkey.
✈️ The Heist and The Escape
🪙 Stolen Assets
According to local media reports, the stolen goods comprised items that were held under judicial custody, including confiscated gold bars, gold biscuits, jewelry, and gold coins, alongside other precious valuables. The total estimated worth of the stolen goods is reported to be nearly one billion TL.
🎥 Timeline of the Crime
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CCTV footage revealed that the theft took place on November 13, at 7:40 AM.
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Following the heist, the court employee successfully left the country on the morning of November 19, flying to the United Kingdom with his family.
🔎 Investigation
Local media indicates that the Turkish Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft and have commenced an investigation. However, the successful flight of the main accused to the UK complicates the case significantly, exposing major internal security flaws within the state institutions tasked with safeguarding confiscated property.
