Istanbul International Airport Turkey A German national, Mark Hoffman, a medical technician by profession, has been arrested by Turkish authorities at Istanbul Airport for allegedly attempting to leave the country without declaring a significant sum of money in his possession.
According to officials, Hoffman was detained while trying to exit Turkey with approximately €1,120,200 in undeclared funds. Turkish law requires travelers to declare large sums of money at border crossings, and failure to do so may be considered a criminal offense.
Hoffman is currently in the custody of Turkish law enforcement agencies while a full investigation is being carried out. He is facing charges related to money laundering and possible violations of international financial regulations.
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether Hoffman has legal representation or if the German consulate has been formally notified. Investigations are ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
