Turkey Detains 34 Russian Women in Ankara Nightclub Raids

Turkish authorities detained 34 Russian women on October 23 during raids on nightclubs in Ankara, the country's capital, according to the Russian Embassy in Turkey. The embassy said the reason given for the detentions was violations of morality and public safety.

The women are currently being held at a deportation center, and a court hearing in their case is expected soon.

Unofficial reports about the raids

Baza, a Telegram channel linked to Russian security services, reports that more than 100 women were detained in total, most of them having arrived in Turkey from CIS countries. The channel claims they were promised work as dancers, singers or DJs but were ultimately forced to work as so-called consumators (the term used in the source).

A similar case in April

Ankara saw a comparable operation earlier this year. In April, raids on nine clubs led to the detention of 38 women, including 11 Russian citizens. They had come to Turkey to work as waitresses and cleaners but were forced to work as consumators instead. It was later reported that the alleged organizers of the scheme had been arrested and charged with human trafficking.

Source: Meduza.