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Turkish police detained two suspects in Ankara on Thursday over the operation of an illegal query panel that allegedly allows searches of identity data belonging to 101 million people and 118 million GSM numbers.
The suspects are identified as administrators of the "Dragon Hackerz" panel, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Authorities also seized a large amount of digital material in searches, it added.
According to Turkish media reports, the suspects advertised a range of paid search services through Telegram, including searches for names, Turkish identity numbers, addresses, family links, employment information and mobile phone data.
They were also accused of promoting different membership packages and providing access to the query system.
Investigators determined that the panel was used not only to illegally obtain and query personal data, but also to facilitate phishing infrastructure and fraudulent activities.
Authorities are now examining the seized digital material to trace the panel’s data sources, determine who received access to the information and identify those using the system, while also investigating possible links to fraud and phishing operations.
The latest operation follows several recent cases in which Turkish authorities have targeted illegal systems used to search for or distribute personal information.
In April 2026, Ankara prosecutors said investigators had identified the "TSG" system and 16 connected query panels that allowed searches of Turkish citizens’ personal data. Eleven suspects, including eight children, were later jailed on charges including violations of cybersecurity law and the unlawful acquisition and distribution of personal data.
A separate investigation in September 2025 focused on the "Sowix" illegal query system. Authorities said the system was used to access information including residential addresses, relatives, land-registry details and GSM numbers. Six suspects were detained, with two later jailed and four placed under judicial control.
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