Turkey: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

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ACFE 2026 Report To The Nations: Türkiye’deki Hukuk Ve Uyum Profesyonelleri Için Değerlendirmeler
Corporate fraud cases can rapidly escalate from financial losses to board-level governance crises, regulatory sanctions, and severe reputational damage. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' 2026 report reveals that organizations worldwide lose approximately 5% of annual revenue to fraud, with Turkey-based cases showing median losses of $170,000—significantly above the global average. How can legal and compliance teams detect irregularities, preserve evidence, and address control weaknesses be
Turkey Commercial
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Paksoy
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Criminal And Legal Consequences Of Adulteration And Imitation In Food Supplements
Acts of adulteration and imitation concerning food supplements can trigger criminal, administrative, and civil liability beyond mere violations of food legislation. This examination explores the regulatory framework, the critical distinction between imitation and adulteration, applicable sanctions, and relevant Court of Cassation decisions that shape legal implications for product safety, consumer health, and trademark protection.
Turkey Consumer
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CBC Law Firm
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Muvazaa Kavramı Ve Benzer Hukuki Kurumlarla Karşılaştırılması
Özel hukukta irade serbestisi ilkesi, kişilerin hukuki ilişkilerini diledikleri şekilde kurabilmelerine olanak tanımaktadır. Ancak bu özgürlük, dürüstlük kuralı ve emredici hukuk kuralları ile sınırlandırılmıştır. Tarafların gerçek iradelerini gizleyerek üçüncü kişileri aldatmak amacıyla görünüşte bir hukuki işlem yapmaları ise "muvazaa" olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Muvazaa, özellikle taşınmaz devirleri, miras hukuku, alacaklılardan mal kaçırma ve ticari ilişkilerde sıklıkla karşılaşılan bir hukuki kurum olup, uygulamada önemli uyuşmazlıklara neden olmaktadır.
Turkey Real Estate
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Sakar Law Office
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The Concept Of Collusion And Its Comparison With Similar Legal Institutions
The principle of freedom of contract in private law allows individuals to establish legal relationships according to their own will. However, this freedom is limited by the principle of good faith and mandatory legal provisions. When parties conceal their true intentions and create an apparent legal transaction with the purpose of deceiving third parties, this is referred to as collusion (simulation).
Turkey Real Estate
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Sakar Law Office
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Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu’nun Kaza Mağdurlarının Kişisel Verilerinin İşlenmesine İlişkin 20/05/2026 Tarihli ve 2026/1095 Sayılı İlke Kararı Hakkında
Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu'nun 20 Mayıs 2026 tarihli ve 2026/1095 sayılı İlke Kararı, kaza mağdurlarının hassas durumlarını istismar eden yetkisiz kişi ve kurumların faaliyetlerini engellemek için kritik düzenlemeler getirmektedir. Karar, hasar danışmanlık şirketleri ve yetkisiz avukatların kaza mağdurlarının kişisel verilerini hukuka aykırı yollarla ele geçirerek kullan
Turkey Privacy
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Tunca Attorney Partnership
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ACFE 2026 Report: The Importance Of Whistleblower Mechanisms In Combating Fraud
The ACFE's Occupational Fraud 2026 Report reveals that internal fraud poses a measurable risk to organizations of all sizes, with tips emerging as the most effective detection method. This finding underscores the critical need for companies to implement robust ethics reporting mechanisms that ensure accessibility, confidentiality, and protection against retaliation. Turkish companies and those operating in Türkiye face particular imperatives to strengthen their compliance programs through regular testi
Turkey Commercial
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CBC Law Firm
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Sahte Belgeyle Mücadelede Yeni̇ Dönem Kaşi̇f Ve Kurgan
Turkey's Ministry of Treasury and Finance has launched a new era in combating fake invoices through artificial intelligence-powered systems. The Revenue Administration's KAŞİF application analyzes 4 million taxpayers daily, while the Tax Audit Board's KURGAN system provides real-time risk detection. How are these AI-driven technologies transforming tax compliance and detecting fraudulent documentation in Turkey's economy?
Turkey Tax
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Nazali
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