Türkiye secures 245 extraditions in 2026: Minister
Türkiye has secured the extradition of 245 people from abroad so far this year, including 48 since July 1, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said on Aug. 14.
Of the 48 people extradited from 12 countries over the past six weeks, 24 came from Georgia, eight from Germany and six from Greece, Gürlek said.
Türkiye had secured 197 extraditions from 31 countries in the first half of the year.
Gürlek said authorities would continue pursuing people wanted in Türkiye who had fled abroad, working in coordination with the Interior and Foreign ministries and their international counterparts.
