White collar crimes are economic crimes committed by company managers and professionals.
Typical Crimes
- Tax evasion (Turkish Code numbered 213 Art. 359)
- Fake invoice (preparing/using fake documents)
- Money laundering (TCK Art. 282)
- Abuse of trust (TCK). Article 155)
- Theft (TCK Article 142 - company property)
- Banking crimes (Law No. 5411)
Penalties
- Tax evasion: 18 months - 3 years + judicial fine
- Fake invoice: 3-8 years + money
- Money laundering: 3-7 years + money
MASAK Suspicious Transaction Report
- Banks, financial advisors, lawyers
- Reporting suspicious transactions to MASAK
- Failure to report: additional penalty
Supreme Court 5th CD and 7th CD
5. CD accepts that "systematic nature" is an aggravating factor in white-collar crimes, and that organized crimes within the company can also constitute organized crime.
Criminal defense counsel is recommended.