HeadphonesListen to articleA masked ISIS member holding the group's banner, pictured in the deserts of Iraq or Syria. Getty ImagesA masked ISIS member holding the group's banner, pictured in the deserts of Iraq or Syria. Getty ImagesSuspects accused of spreading 'radical rhetoric' and collecting money for groupThe NationalMay 19, 2026HeadphonesBookmark
Turkish police arrested 110 people accused of ISIS links, including illegal classes, recruitment and fund-raising across Istanbul districts.
Authorities allege suspects spread radical rhetoric labelling non-ISIS members “infidels” and targeted children through clandestine lessons.
Searches found four rifles and 90 bullets; suspects were taken for questioning by police.
Ishak Baysal and Tekin Irec were identified as leaders accused of organising illegal mosque gatherings in Sultanbeyli, Kartal and Sancaktepe; Mr Baysal and Mr Irec also allegedly raised funds.
