Papara Operasyonunun perde arkasında: kara para aklama şemasının ortaya çıkarılması

Ahmed Faruk Karsli tarafından 2016’da 29 yaşında kurulan Papara, 9 yılda 20 milyondan fazla kullanıcıya ulaşarak dikkat çekti.

Ücretsiz para transferi ve ödeme hizmetleri için popüler olan şirket, özellikle spor kulüpleri ile sponsorluklarla kendisi için bir isim yaptı.

200 milyon dolarlık bir konak satın aldı

2023’te Karsli, İstanbul’daki Boğaz’da 200 milyon lira için Mehmet Emin Ağa Konağı’nı (Red Mansion) satın alarak manşetlerde bulundu.

12 milyar lira kara para aklama

Soruşturmaya göre, merkez bankası ve Masak’ın raporlarına dayanarak, Papara’daki 26.000 hesabın suç gelirlerini aklamak için kullanıldığı iddia edildi.

Bu hesaplar aracılığıyla bankalara ve daha sonra şüphelilerin kripto para cüzdanlarına 12 milyardan fazla lira cezai gelirin akladığı iddia edildi.

<img id="381745" class="data-image" src="https://Money laundering is a serious crime that involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions. One recent high-profile case that has shed light on the inner workings of a money laundering scheme is the Papara Operation, which was uncovered by authorities in a joint effort between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions.

The Papara Operation was a sophisticated money laundering scheme that involved the use of a digital payment platform called Papara to move illicit funds across borders and disguise their origins. The operation was masterminded by a group of individuals who set up a network of shell companies and fake accounts to funnel dirty money through the platform.

The operation was brought to light when suspicious transactions were flagged by compliance officers at several financial institutions. These transactions were found to be linked to known criminal organizations and individuals with ties to money laundering activities. As a result, a joint task force was formed to investigate the Papara Operation and uncover the full extent of the scheme.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officials were able to trace the flow of funds through the Papara platform and identify the individuals behind the operation. They found that the perpetrators had used a combination of fake identities, forged documents, and complex financial maneuvers to evade detection and move large sums of money undetected.

One of the key challenges faced by investigators was the use of digital payment platforms like Papara, which can be difficult to monitor and regulate due to their decentralized nature. These platforms offer a level of anonymity and convenience that make them attractive to criminals looking to launder money or engage in other illicit activities.

In response to the Papara Operation and other similar cases, financial institutions and regulatory agencies have stepped up their efforts to combat money laundering and strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) protocols. This includes implementing stricter know-your-customer (KYC) procedures, enhancing transaction monitoring systems, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate investigations.

The uncovering of the Papara Operation