Fugitive Caught After 8 Years Posing as Woman
Summary
Tugrul Basar, a fugitive convicted in robbery cases, was caught in Istanbul after allegedly living for years as a woman using his sister’s identity. Police confirmed his identity through surveillance and a fingerprint test after an 8-year manhunt.
Key Points
- Tugrul Basar had been wanted since 2018 after fleeing to avoid a three-year prison sentence for robbery convictions.
- Police located him during a special operation in Istanbul’s Kadikoy area targeting fugitive convicts.
- He had allegedly been living as a woman and using his sister’s identity card to avoid detection.
- A fingerprint test confirmed his identity, and he will serve his sentence in a male prison under his registered civil status.
