Seeing that a significant amount of money was collected in the aid campaigns launched for earthquake victims, the fraudsters did not remain idle.
In the statement made by the General Directorate of Security, it was stated that action was taken against many people who tried to collect donations through fake accounts under the name of “earthquake aid”.
in the statement crypto asset Information about their wallets was given. According to this, it was stated that 6 crypto asset wallet addresses where money was requested to be deposited using the “earthquake aid” theme were determined and the wallets were frozen.
No further information regarding the freezing of wallets was shared.
“Virtual patrol activities are carried out on the internet on a 24/7 basis by the General Directorate of Security, Department of Combating Cybercrime, with the aim of combating crime and criminals, within the framework of the authority given by the laws.
On 06.02.2023, an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude occurred in Kahramanmaraş/Pazarcık district with epicenter and 7.6 magnitude earthquake subsequently occurred in Elbistan district and the earthquakes were also felt in our surrounding provinces.
531 account managers who were considered to have made provocative posts on social media platforms regarding the earthquakes that occurred in order to create fear and panic on our citizens were identified and sent to the relevant units, legal proceedings were initiated against 221 account managers, 64 people were detained in line with the instruction of the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, and 17 of them were arrested. .
On the other hand, it was created to abuse the goodwill of our citizens who want to help earthquake victims;
• It was ensured that 46 websites prepared for phishing scams were closed,
• Necessary actions have been taken regarding 15 social media platform accounts that demand money from citizens by using/imitating the name of official institutions,
• In addition, 6 crypto asset wallet addresses where money is requested to be deposited using the “earthquake aid” theme were identified and the wallets were frozen.
It is announced to the public with respect.”