Yasin
Lawyer · Istanbul, Turkey
- 187 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 4+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University Faculty of Law
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5.00(6 reviews)
Fraud, Theft and Forgery in Turkey
This page is for people accused in Turkey of fraud, theft, breach of trust or forgery, including shoplifting, card or online fraud and fake documents. It explains how such cases run and what an English-speaking lawyer does for the accused.
About Fraud, Theft and Forgery in Turkey
Fraud, theft and forgery charges in Turkey cover fraud (dolandırıcılık), theft (hırsızlık), breach of trust (güveni kötüye kullanma) and forgery (sahtecilik): in everyday English, shoplifting, card or online fraud, keeping money or goods that were entrusted, fake documents or counterfeit money. This page is for the person accused. It is general information, not legal advice. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Fraud, Theft, Forgery etc”.
Three groups of offences
- Fraud. Deceiving someone to obtain a benefit. Aggravated fraud (nitelikli dolandırıcılık), for example through computer systems or banks, or by posing as an official, is treated much more strictly.
- Theft and breach of trust. Taking something without consent, or using for oneself property that was handed over for a specific purpose.
- Forgery. Forging an official document, such as a passport, a driving licence or a residence document, is more serious than forging a private one; counterfeit money is a separate offence.
How the case runs
A case usually starts with a criminal complaint (suç duyurusu) or a police report. The accused gives a statement with a lawyer and, if needed, an interpreter; the prosecutor may ask a judge for detention or for judicial control (adli kontrol), such as a ban on leaving Turkey, and then decides whether to bring the case to court.
Repaying the loss and mediation
For property offences, making good the loss (etkin pişmanlık) can reduce the penalty, and doing it at an earlier stage counts for more. Some simple forms go to mediation (uzlaşma) with the victim before a trial; aggravated fraud does not. Which rules apply to a particular charge is a question for a lawyer.
What an English-speaking lawyer does
A lawyer can explain the charge and the evidence, attend statements, object to detention, take part in repayment talks or mediation, represent the accused at trial and act after the person has left Turkey. Related pages: smuggling offences and criminal record certificate; see also criminal law in Turkey. Someone who lost money to fraud or theft can read legal representation for crime victims.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between fraud and breach of trust?
Fraud means deceiving someone into handing over money or property. Breach of trust is when someone already holds property lawfully, for example as an agent or a business partner, and uses it for themselves.
Does paying the money back end the case?
Not by itself. It can reduce the penalty, and in cases that go to mediation an agreement with the victim can end them, but aggravated offences continue.
What if a document used for a residence permit turns out to be false?
Using a forged official document is an offence in itself and can also affect the permit. A lawyer can look at how the document was obtained and who prepared it.
Will a conviction appear on a criminal record?
A conviction is entered on the Turkish criminal record (adli sicil). Some decisions, such as a deferred verdict, are recorded differently.
5 lawyers who provide Fraud, Theft and Forgery in Turkey
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Sadi Berk
Lawyer · Kusadasi, Turkey
- 80 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Marmara University
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5.00(6 reviews)
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Cansu
Lawyer · Izmir, Turkey
- 209 cases handled
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.96(9 reviews)
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Gamze
Lawyer · Bodrum, Turkey
- 123 cases handled
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: Turkish, English
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.94(4 reviews)
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Mert
Lawyer · Antalya, Turkey
- 43 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Bachelors of Law, Ankara University
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I recommend this lawyer, who helped me through a tough situation after I was wrongly accused of fraud. The advice, support and professionalism he offered were outstanding.
— Elin28 Feb 2020 -
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A fast response and excellent advice.
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