FETÖ's so-called Turkey operative arrested in Istanbul
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:46 | 28 August 2019
- Modified Date: 02:47 | 28 August 2019
The suspected Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) member, the so-called 'Turkey imam' of the terror group, was arrested in Istanbul, according to the police on Wednesday.
The suspect, with initials M.Y, was nabbed in a house with his wife G.Y. and his daughter B.Y. during an operation carried out on Tuesday by Istanbul Police Department and National Intelligence Organization (MIT), the police sources said in condition of anonymity.
His wife was accused of using ByLock, terror group's encrypted messaging app, while his daughter was found to be in contact with FETÖ.
The police also confiscated 6,800 Turkish liras (nearly $1000), $2,800 and €15,980 (nearly $14,500) and organizational documents during the operation.
FETÖ and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gülen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.
Turkey accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.