Police raid houses of people allegedly aiding families of Gülen-linked arrestees

Police on Friday raided the houses of 12 people accused of aiding the families of suspects who were arrested due to alleged links to the Gülen movement, Bold Medya reported on Friday.

In an investigation launched by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, arrest warrants were issued for 12 people in three provinces who allegedly provided financial support to the families of people who were jailed on charges of membership in a terrorist organization due to their links to the Gülen movement.

Armed special operations officers from the Mersin Police Department raided the houses of suspects early in the morning, sparking outrage on social media.

Raids were also carried out in İstanbul and Balıkesir to apprehend the suspects, reportedly including one US citizen.

Two one-dollar banknotes, Bank Asya account books and bank receipts were reportedly seized during the raids.