Collection abroad 6-18 months; Correct prosecution + international coordination is critical.
MLAT procedure
- Request from the Public Prosecutor.
- Ministry of Justice channel.
- Target country federal court.
Europol
- Türkiye is a strategic partner.
- Operational support.
- EC3 (Cyber Centre) focused.
FBI IC3
- Online complaint + US federal investigation.
- Tether freeze request possible.
Frequently asked
Can the period be shortened?
Urgent measures are possible; In practice, 1-2 months shorter.
Does the FBI open it for Turkish citizens?
Yes; If there is any trace in the USA.
Tether freeze request condition?
Court decision + Tether communication.
Relevant legislation
- TCK art.158/1-f — Qualified fraud through information system.
- 5549 SK — MASAK crypto notification, account blocking.
- Crypto Asset Service Provider Communiqué — CBRT / CMB regulations.
- BRSA 2021/30 — Ban on using crypto in payments.
- HMK art.400-405 — Determination; on-chain evidence fixing.
Legal notice: This article is for general information purposes; A meeting with a lawyer is required for a concrete case.