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Assets worth 92 billion liras seized from arrested influencers
Following investigations by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), 92 billion Turkish Liras ($2.84 billion) in assets have been seized from social media influencers who were detained over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said.
Spike in demand for vocational beauty schools
The instant success of some beauty influencers, especially Dilan Polat, has encouraged many people to make a profession in the beauty sector, as the Center for Art and Vocational Training Courses of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İSMEK) has seen a massive spike in applications.
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Parliament to summon Google reps for talks on digital royalties
Turkish parliament's digital media commission head Hüseyin Yayman has announced plans to summon Google representatives after budget talks to discuss the implementation of digital royalties for online content in Türkiye.
Legal reform to include regulation on influencers
Amid the investigations into money laundering and tax evasion targeting numerous influencers, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)'s comprehensive 60-article judiciary bill to be submitted in the upcoming year will include regulations addressing high-profile accounts suspected of criminal activities.
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Another influencer couple's assets seized
Amid the growing scrutiny of the business practices of social media influencers, the provincial prosecutor's office has seized the assets of Neslim Güngen and her husband, İnanç Güngen, the owners of a chain of beauty salons, following an investigation.
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Ministry forms team to spot financial misconduct among influencers
In the wake of the high-profile arrest of Turkish influencer Dilan Polat and her husband on charges of money laundering and tax evasion, the Treasury and Finance Ministry has established a team to investigate social media figures.
The move comes as authorities intensify efforts to combat financial crimes within the influencer community.
Ministry increases inspections on beauty centers
Following the arrest of Dilan Polat over money laundering and tax evasion, inspections of beauty centers have increased, with the Health Ministry starting additional inspections by assigning six teams across the country's 81 provinces.
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Recent probes deal blow to beauty sector
The recent investigations targeting influencers who own beauty centers have cast a shadow on the business, leading to an 80 percent decline in operations across the country, a sector representative has said.
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Influencers on agenda over money laundering
Social media influencers have recently been in the spotlight over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, following a series of investigations and arrests of high-profile figures.
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Influencer arrested over alleged money laundering, tax evasion
An Istanbul court has arrested an influencer, widely known in the country for her opulent and ostentatious lifestyle portrayed through her social media posts, on multiple charges encompassing money laundering and tax evasion through several beauty centers and other enterprises.