Table of Contents
- 1 14 warrants
- 2 8 murders in Greece
- 3 Are able to establish networks across neighboring countries, including Greece. The Turkish mafia’s involvement in organized crime in Greece exemplifies a larger issue of transnational crime that impacts both nations. Do you think the Greek authorities are adequately equipped to handle this surge in organized crime?
The cooperation of the EYP with the Secret Services in Turkey led to the dismantling of a large ring of Turkish mobsters who committed murders and were involved in migrant trafficking and drug trade.
In May 2024, Ramazan Baygara, who is the 29-year-old “brain” of the criminal organization, was arrested in Athens, following information provided by EYP to EL.AS.
14 warrants
Interpol had even issued a red notice and 14 arrest warrants were pending against him for murder, arms trade, drugs and migrant trafficking.
The EYP cooperated closely with the Turkish Authorities to closely monitor the case as the criminal organization “Baygaras” based in Adana, Turkey seems to have been directly involved with Greece.
8 murders in Greece
It is recalled that since last September there have been at least 8 murders of Turks in our country, which are allegedly linked to organized crime.
Specifically, there were 6 murders in Loutsa, one in Piraeus and one in Kypseli.
The Turkish police after an investigation raided houses and managed to dismantle the criminal organization, arresting 270 suspects.
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Guest 1: Yannis Smaragdakis, a Greek investigative journalist specializing in organized crime.
Guest 2: Fatma Baygar, a Turkish journalist covering human rights and social issues.
Section 1: The Role of the EYP in the Dismantling of the Turkish Mafia Ring
Interviewer: Yannis, in your expert opinion, how significant is the cooperation between European law enforcement agencies like the EYP and national police forces in combating transnational organized crime? Could you elaborate on the specific role of the EYP in the dismantling of the Baygar criminal network in Turkey?
Guest 1: Absolutely. The cooperation between law enforcement agencies is essential in today’s globalized world where criminals operate across national borders. And the EYP has been a key player in this regard. In this case, it provided vital intelligence to the Greek authorities, which led to the arrest of Ramazan Baygar, the head of the criminal organization, in Athens. This shows that through sharing information and working together, we can dismantle these dangerous networks that pose a threat to our societies.
Guest 2: I tend to agree with Yannis. However, it’s essential to remember that not all criminal organizations are treated equally by governments, and sometimes cooperation might be lacking depending on political motivations. In this case, Turkey and Greece have had strained relations in recent years, so it’s interesting to see how efficiently the EYP managed to share information with Greek authorities.
Interviewer: Fatma, you bring up a valid point. Can you expand on how politics might affect cooperation between law enforcement agencies and how it impacts the fight against organized crime?
Section 2: The Extent of the Turkish Mafia’s Involvement in Greece
Guest 1: Moving on, it’s alarming to hear that there have been at least eight murders of Turks in Greece since last September, allegedly linked to organized crime. What are your thoughts on the extent of the Turkish mafia’s involvement in Greece?
Guest 2: These numbers are unfortunately not surprising. Turkey has its fair share of criminal organizations, and as we saw in this case, they
