Criminal Law Articles

Ekim 1, 2026
Anonymous Tip Leads to a Criminal Investigation in Turkey: Is It Enough to Search or Arrest a Foreigner? (2026 Updated Guide)
Can Turkish police search or arrest a foreign national based only on an anonymous tip? Learn how anonymous reports are evaluated, when searches and detention may […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Foreigner’s Rental Home Searched by Police in Turkey: Tenant Rights During a Criminal Investigation (2026 Updated Guide)
Can Turkish police search a foreigner’s rented home? Learn about search warrants, tenant rights, landlord consent, seized phones and computers, search records, evidence challenges and return […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Search Conducted Without the Foreigner Present in Turkey: Can the Evidence Be Challenged? (2026 Updated Guide)
Turkish police search a foreign national’s home, office or property while they are absent. Learn when a search may proceed without the person present, how search […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Foreign Suspect’s Car Seized in Turkey: How Can the Vehicle Be Released? (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreign suspect’s car is seized during a criminal investigation in Turkey. Learn why vehicles are seized, how release can be requested, what evidence should be […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Jewelry and Valuables Seized in a Turkish Criminal Investigation: Return of Property Explained (2026 Updated Guide)
Turkish police or prosecutors seize jewelry, watches, gold or other valuables during a criminal investigation. Learn how foreign nationals can prove ownership, request return of property […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Cash Seized by Turkish Police During a Search: How Can a Foreigner Recover the Money? (2026 Updated Guide)
Turkish police seized a foreign national’s cash during a search. Learn why money may be seized, how ownership and lawful source can be proven, how seizure […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Foreign National’s Passport Seized During a Criminal Investigation in Turkey: How Can It Be Returned? (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreign national’s passport is seized during a criminal investigation in Turkey. Learn why passports may be retained, how to request return, what happens if a […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Police Ask a Foreigner to Hand Over Their Phone Password in Turkey: What Are the Legal Issues? (2026 Updated Guide)
Can Turkish police require a foreign suspect to provide a phone password? Learn about phone searches, digital evidence, seizure, forensic examination, right to silence, lawyers and […]
Ekim 1, 2026
Foreigner Gives a Statement Without a Lawyer in Turkey: Can It Later Be Challenged? (2026 Updated Guide)
A foreigner gives a police or prosecutor statement in Turkey without a lawyer. Learn when the statement can be challenged, the right to counsel, interpreter rights, […]