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Money laundering is a criminal activity that refers to the process of concealing, converting, transferring, or disguising the proceeds of crime so that they appear to originate from legitimate sources. In Türkiye, the phenomenon of money laundering has acquired particular significance due to the country’s geopolitical position, its integration into ... More Information
Etiket: Türkiye law
12
Dec2025
12
Dec2025
Corruption is widely regarded as a highly damaging phenomenon that states and non-state actors ought to combat. In Türkiye, as elsewhere, corruption undermines the rule of law and good governance, distorts markets, weakens public trust, obstructs sustainable development, and can enable organized crime and illicit financial flows to flourish. Although ... More Information
11
Dec2025
International law governing transnational organized crime is of particular relevance to Türkiye, given its geography at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East and its role as a transit, origin and destination country for various forms of illicit activity, including drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, human trafficking and firearms ... More Information
02
Dec2025
Turkey’s energy sector is undergoing one of the most comprehensive transformations in its recent history. This transformation is driven by increasing electricity demand, rapid growth in renewable energy investments, the need for modernization of energy infrastructure, and the global shift toward low-carbon technologies. The legal and regulatory structure of the ... More Information
30
Nov2025
Domestic politically exposed persons represent one of the most sensitive categories within any anti-money laundering system. Their access to state power, discretion over public resources, and ability to influence administrative and regulatory decisions make them particularly vulnerable to corruption, self-dealing, and illicit enrichment. In Türkiye, where the state plays a ... More Information
29
Nov2025
Pope Leo XIV’s November 2025 visit to Turkey - the first foreign visit of his papacy - marked an important diplomatic, religious, and symbolic moment for Turkey and the broader region. His meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his highly watched visit to Istanbul and İznik, and his remarks emphasizing ... More Information
24
Nov2025
Bıçak Law Firm is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Vahit Bıçak has contributed the Turkey chapter to the newly published International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Cybersecurity 2026. The publication has been officially released by the Global Legal Group (GLG) and is now freely accessible online.
Prof. Dr. Bıçak’s chapter ... More Information
20
Nov2025
Passport forgery remains one of the most significant challenges for border security and public order in Turkey. Although Turkish passports are produced with modern biometric technology and comply with international security standards, forged or fraudulently obtained passports continue to appear in criminal investigations, human-smuggling cases and illegal border-crossing attempts. Turkey’s ... More Information