Fugitive FETÖ Member Arrested After 10 Years for Attempted Assassination of Erdoğan

The Turkish Interior Ministry announced the capture of B.K., a fugitive member of the FETÖ organization, who had been on the run for ten years. B.K. is implicated in the assassination attempt on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that occurred during the failed coup on July 15, 2016. The suspect was arrested in Afyonkarahisar, as authorities continue to tighten their grip on individuals associated with the coup attempt. B.K. was subject to a red notice issued by Interpol due to his involvement in the notorious events of that fateful night in Marmaris, where Erdoğan was targeted while on vacation. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of Turkish authorities to bring justice to those responsible for the coup attempt, which has had lasting effects on the country’s political landscape. The apprehension comes as part of a broader crackdown on FETÖ affiliates, with the Turkish government maintaining a stringent stance against the group, which it blames for orchestrating the coup. The Interior Ministry's announcement underscores the commitment to pursuing justice for the attack that aimed to destabilize Turkey’s democratic institutions.