Micah Jonah
February 14, 2026
Turkish authorities have detained 16 persons, seized assets valued at about 300 million lira ($6.9 million) in an investigation linked to alleged money laundering activities involving content shared on OnlyFans.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office disclosed that the operation targeted 25 suspects and two companies across eight provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara and Antalya.
According to prosecutors, the investigation was led by a department handling terrorism financing and money laundering crimes. The suspects were alleged to have generated income by sharing explicit content on social media platforms and directing users to paid services, including OnlyFans and private messaging applications such as Telegram.
Authorities noted that OnlyFans has been blocked in Turkey since June 7, 2023, following a ruling by an Istanbul court which held that the platform hosted content considered contrary to public morality and family values.
Despite the ban, investigators said some of the suspects accessed the platform through the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Prosecutors further alleged that proceeds from the activities were laundered through the acquisition of properties, vehicles and investments in bitcoin and gold.
In the course of the operation, security agencies reportedly identified and seized 10 properties, 14 vehicles and two companies linked to the suspects.
The prosecutor’s office stated that investigations are ongoing.
