Is there a lot of crime in Turkey?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"No. In the Kemer area of Antalya, the biggest crime was usually housebreaking. I did however get cheated out of both my money and car by what I thought to be my best Turkish friend. He unfortunately, turned out to be nothing more than a conman. In view of this, never lend money to anyone, unless you can afford to loose it," said another expat in Antalya, Turkey.
"Crime is a problem in Turkey, with reports of theft, assault, and other criminal activities occurring in both urban and rural areas. The country has seen an increase in organized crime, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering. In addition, there have been reports of terrorist activity in some parts of the country. The government has taken steps to combat crime, including increasing police presence and introducing tougher laws," wrote a member who made the move to Turkey.
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Is there a lot of crime in Turkey?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.