Istanbul + Ankara cyber special authority heavy penalty; technical understanding is higher, defense + indictment is more deepened.
Scope of authority
- TCK 243-245 (cyber crimes).
- TCK 158/1-f (computer fraud).
- 5651 + 5070 violations.
Practical impact
- Expert appointment is faster + qualified.
- The judge knows the technical concepts; defense is getting deeper.
- File times are 20% shorter.
Transfer procedure
- Request from the local court.
- If rejected, appeal.
- Within the scope of the defendant's right to defense.
Frequently asked
My file in a city other than Istanbul; Can I take over?
Request + approval process; often rejected but accepted in long cases.
Is the selection of experts different?
From the certified pool; more qualified.
Time + cost impact?
Time is short; over cost qualified expert.
Relevant legislation
- TCK art.243 — Entering the information system (1-3 years + criminal money).
- TCK Article 244 — Preventing/disrupting system operation (1-5 years).
- TCK art.245 — Bank/credit card fraud (3-6 years).
- TCK art.158/1-f — Qualified fraud when the information system/bank/credit institution is the tool (3-10 years).
- CMK article 134 — Computer search, copying, seizure.
Legal notice: This article is for general information purposes; A meeting with a lawyer is required for a concrete case.