Sercan Sayal, wanted by a red notice with 116 criminal records, is being brought to Türkiye

Sercan Sayal, an organized crime leader wanted under an Interpol red notice with 116 criminal records, is set to be extradited from Greece to Türkiye, authorities announced. Turkish officials say Sayal organized numerous armed attacks and other crimes in İzmir before fleeing abroad. The extradition follows a period of detention in Greece pending Turkish requests for his return. The move matters because it closes a long-running manhunt for one of Türkiye’s most-wanted fugitives and tests Ankara-Athens judicial cooperation on high-profile criminal cases. Watch for the formal handover date and whether Sayal faces new charges in Türkiye upon arrival.