1. Introduction Cryptocurrency fraud has become one of the most widespread forms of modern financial crime. Due to the decentralized and largely anonymous nature of blockchain technology, offenders exploit cryptocurrencies to deceive investors and launder illicit assets. Typical fraudulent schemes include: 2. Legal Framework under Turkish Law a) Criminal Law b) Civil and Commercial Law […]
Introduction Deepfake and personal data in Turkey has become a critical legal issue as artificial intelligence tools create realistic but false audio and video content. Such manipulation often involves the unlawful processing of biometric data—faces, voices, and images—which are protected under Turkish data protection law. Victims of deepfake misuse not only face reputational harm but […]
1. Introduction Fraud through fake advertisement websites has become a common method of cyber-enabled crime. Offenders create websites imitating legitimate e-commerce or property platforms, attract victims with false advertisements, demand advance payments, and then disappear. In some cases, the sites are designed to steal personal or banking data. 2. Legal Framework a) Criminal Law b) […]
Introduction Deposit fraud in Turkey (commonly known as kapora fraud) is one of the most frequent types of fraud encountered in real estate, car sales, and second-hand online platforms. Fraudsters typically publish an attractive advertisement for a house, car, or electronic item, ask the potential buyer to transfer a deposit (kapora) to “reserve” the product, […]