Copy operation at driving schools in Istanbul and Kocaeli: 23 suspects detained

Turkish police detained 23 suspects in coordinated operations across İstanbul and Kocaeli over alleged cheating in MTSK driver-licensing exams, claiming driving schools planted stand-ins ("jokers") in test sessions and set up a copying scheme. The raids target the schools and exam-room proxies accused of gaming the centralized testing system used for driver certification. Authorities have not disclosed the number of exams under review or the potential penalties, leaving the scope of the alleged fraud unclear. What to watch next: whether prosecutors formally charge the 23 suspects, whether additional operations follow in other provinces, and whether the MTSK exam process is tightened through identity checks or other safeguards.