The headline figure was presented by Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, who outlined the scale of investigations targeting activities which the government describes as a threat to public order, families and the economy.
Between February and 4 November 2026, authorities conducted 901 operations across all 81 provinces. Of those subject to legal proceedings, 5,949 suspects were remanded in custody and 3,570 placed under judicial control measures. The headline figure concerns investigative and pre-trial measures, rather than convictions by the Minsitry of Justice.
Gürlek the Enforcer
As of February, Gürlek replaced Yılmaz Tunç as Justice Minister, directly appointed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The former Istanbul chief public prosecutor assumed responsibility for the ministry as authorities continued ..
