In an investigation targeting OnlyFans content creators in Turkey, prosecutors initiated proceedings against 25 individuals on February 13, 2026, on charges of “money laundering” and “obscenity.” Seventeen women who were detained were arrested by the court on February 16, 2026, upon being referred for detention. Assets belonging to two companies were seized during the operation; 10 properties, 14 vehicles, and company assets belonging to the suspects were identified, with a total value of approximately 300 million TL. The prosecutor’s office stated that the suspects accessed OnlyFans via VPN and directed their followers to the platform and Telegram channels through social media posts.
February 16, 2026
BBC News Turkish