{"id":3853,"date":"2026-10-27T13:26:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=3853"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:26:10","slug":"arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/","title":{"rendered":"Decision of Non-Prosecution in Vehicle Spare Parts Fraud Investigation \u2013 Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Bolu_Cumhuriyet_Bassavciliginin_15_Mayis_2026_Tarihli_Takipsizlik_Karari\" >Decision of Non-Prosecution by the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Dated May 15, 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Somut_Olay_Internetten_Arac_Yedek_Parcasi_Satin_Alinmasi_ve_Dolandiricilik_Sikayeti\" >Specific Case: Purchasing Vehicle Spare Parts Online and Fraud Complaint<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Banka_Hesaplari_Arasinda_Para_Transferi_Yapilmasi\" >Transfer of Funds Between Bank Accounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Suphelilerin_Savunmalari_ve_Mustekinin_Zararinin_Giderilmesi\" >Defenses of the Suspects and Compensation of the Complainant's Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Savciligin_Takipsizlik_Gerekcesi_Olayin_Hukuki_Ihtilaf_Niteliginde_Olmasi\" >Public Prosecutor's Grounds for Non-Prosecution: The Nature of the Incident as a Legal Dispute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Hukuki_Ihtilaf_ile_Dolandiricilik_Sucu_Arasindaki_Fark_Nedir\" >What is the Difference Between a Legal Dispute and the Crime of Fraud?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#1_Sozlesmeden_Kaynaklanan_Hukuki_Uyusmazlik\" >1. Legal Dispute Arising from Contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#2_Dolandiricilik_Sucu\" >2. Crime of Fraud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#3_Nitelikli_Dolandiricilik\" >3. Aggravated Fraud<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Internetten_Satin_Alinan_Urun_Gonderilmezse_Dolandiricilik_Sucu_Olusur_mu\" >Does the Failure to Ship a Product Purchased Online Constitute the Crime of Fraud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Dolandiricilik_Sorusturmasinda_Zararin_Giderilmesi_Takipsizlik_Sebebi_midir\" >Is Compensation of the Loss in a Fraud Investigation a Ground for Non-Prosecution?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Zararin_Odenmesi_Sucun_Olusmadigi_Anlamina_Gelir_mi\" >Does Payment of Damages Mean the Crime Has Not Been Committed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Sikayetten_Vazgecilmesi_Nitelikli_Dolandiricilik_Sorusturmasini_Sona_Erdirir_mi\" >Does Withdrawal of the Complaint Terminate a Qualified Fraud Investigation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Banka_Hesabi_Sahibinin_Dolandiricilik_Sucundan_Sorumlulugu\" >Liability of the Bank Account Holder for the Crime of Fraud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Satis_Iliskisinden_Dogan_Uyusmazlikta_Hangi_Hukuki_Yollara_Basvurulabilir\" >What Legal Remedies Can Be Sought in Disputes Arising from Sales Relations?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Satis_Bedelinin_Iadesi\" >Refund of the Sales Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Tuketici_Hukukundan_Kaynaklanan_Basvurular\" >Applications Arising from Consumer Law<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Kovusturmaya_Yer_Olmadigina_Dair_Karar_KYOK_Nedir\" >What is a Decision of Non-Prosecution (KYOK)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Takipsizlik_Karari_ile_Beraat_Karari_Ayni_midir\" >Are a Decision of Non-Prosecution and an Acquittal the Same?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Takipsizlik_Kararina_Itiraz_Edilebilir_mi\" >Can a Decision of Non-Prosecution Be Appealed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Bu_Takipsizlik_Kararinin_Hukuki_Onemi\" >The Legal Significance of This Non-Prosecution Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Internetten_aldigim_urun_gonderilmezse_satici_dolandiricilik_sucundan_ceza_alir_mi\" >If the product I purchased online is not shipped, will the seller be penalized for the crime of fraud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Arac_parcasi_satin_almak_icin_gonderilen_para_dolandiricilik_sucuna_konu_olabilir_mi\" >Can money sent to purchase auto parts be the subject of the crime of fraud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Banka_hesabima_gonderilen_parayi_baska_hesaba_aktarinca_dolandiricilik_sucu_olusur_mu\" >Does transferring the money sent to my bank account to another account constitute the crime of fraud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Dolandiricilik_sikayetinde_para_iade_edilirse_sorusturma_kapanir_mi\" >Does the investigation close if the money is refunded in a fraud complaint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Musteki_sikayetinden_vazgecerse_nitelikli_dolandiricilik_dosyasi_kapanir_mi\" >Does the qualified fraud file close if the complainant withdraws their complaint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Hukuki_ihtilaf_nedir\" >What is a legal dispute?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Bolu_Cumhuriyet_Bassavciliginin_20265193_sayili_kararinda_neden_takipsizlik_verildi\" >Why was a decision of non-prosecution rendered in the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office numbered 2026\/5193?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Takipsizlik_karari_kesinlesmeden_hukuki_sonuc_dogurur_mu\" >Does a decision of non-prosecution produce legal consequences before it becomes final?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Takipsizlik_kararindan_sonra_ayni_olay_nedeniyle_yeniden_dava_acilabilir_mi\" >Can a lawsuit be filed again for the same incident after a decision of non-prosecution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Satis_uyusmazligindan_kaynaklanan_ceza_sorusturmalarinda_hangi_belgeler_onemlidir\" >Which documents are important in criminal investigations arising from sales disputes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Sonuc_Satis_Uyusmazliklari_ile_Dolandiricilik_Sucunun_Birbirinden_Ayrilmasi\" >Conclusion: Distinguishing Sales Disputes from the Crime of Fraud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Hukuki_Kaynaklar_ve_Ilgili_Yazilar\" >Legal Resources and Related Articles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Resmi_Mevzuat\" >Official Legislation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Sitemizdeki_Ilgili_Hukuki_Incelemeler\" >Related Legal Analyses on Our Website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/arac-yedek-parcasi-dolandiricilik-takipsizlik-karari\/#Yazar_Bilgisi_ve_Hukuki_Bilgilendirme\" >Author Information and Legal Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Does a person who sends money to purchase automotive spare parts online and fails to receive the product mean that the crime of fraud has been committed in every case? If the purchase price is transferred to another bank account, the product is not shipped, and communication between the parties is severed, does the dispute fall under criminal law or private law?<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, in its decision dated May 15, 2026, issued a decision of non-prosecution regarding four suspects in an incident concerning the online purchase of automotive spare parts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the investigation, it was determined that the aggrieved party, who wanted to purchase a vehicle part, made a payment of 2,000 TRY, that the payment was transferred from the initially deposited bank account to another suspect's account, and that subsequently, the aggrieved party's loss was compensated and they waived their complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluating the scope of the case file, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office concluded that the incident pertained to the buying and selling of vehicle parts <strong>was in the nature of a legal dispute, and that the statutory elements of the crime of fraud were not met<\/strong> reached the conclusion.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, personal data has been anonymized to examine the grounds for the aforementioned decision of non-prosecution, the distinction between fraud and legal disputes in online shopping, the effect of compensating damages on the criminal investigation, and the legal consequences of a decision of non-prosecution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolu_Cumhuriyet_Bassavciliginin_15_Mayis_2026_Tarihli_Takipsizlik_Karari\"><\/span>Decision of Non-Prosecution by the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Dated May 15, 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Information Regarding the Decision<\/th>\n<th>Explanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Issuing Authority<\/td>\n<td>Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Investigation Number<\/td>\n<td>2025\/893<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Decision Number<\/td>\n<td>2026\/5193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Decision Date<\/td>\n<td>15.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Attributed Offense<\/td>\n<td>Fraud by means of utilizing information systems, banks, or credit institutions as instruments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Subject Matter of the Incident<\/td>\n<td>Purchase of automotive spare parts via the internet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Suspects<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conclusion of the Decision<\/td>\n<td>Decision of Non-Prosecution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Basic Reasoning of the Decision<\/td>\n<td>The dispute being considered as a legal controversy regarding the sale of vehicle parts and the assessment that the statutory elements of the crime of fraud have not been met<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal Basis<\/td>\n<td>Article 172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure No. 5271 (CMK)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This decision is not an acquittal rendered by a criminal court, but rather a decision of non-prosecution issued by the Public Prosecutor during the investigation stage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somut_Olay_Internetten_Arac_Yedek_Parcasi_Satin_Alinmasi_ve_Dolandiricilik_Sikayeti\"><\/span>Specific Case: Purchasing Vehicle Spare Parts Online and Fraud Complaint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the beginning of the investigation, the aggrieved party stated that they conducted research on the internet to procure the spare part needed for their vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>They stated that they had previously purchased a vehicle part from another city, and while attempting to re-establish contact with a seller they thought operated in the same region, they spoke over the phone with an individual who claimed to sell vehicle parts.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement of the aggrieved party, the person they spoke with reported that the requested spare part was available and the sales price was 2,000 TL.<\/p>\n<p>Upon this, the aggrieved party transferred 2,000 TL on November 14, 2024, to the bank account information transmitted to them via WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the subsequent process, stating that they could not reach the person they spoke with and learned through their research that the business address provided to them did not exist, the aggrieved party applied to law enforcement units under the belief that they had been defrauded.<\/p>\n<p>The aggrieved party declared that they submitted the bank receipt, WhatsApp correspondence, and telephone call logs to the investigative authorities to support their complaint.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banka_Hesaplari_Arasinda_Para_Transferi_Yapilmasi\"><\/span>Transfer of Funds Between Bank Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the investigation conducted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that the 2,000 TRY sent by the aggrieved party initially reached the bank account of one of the suspects.<\/p>\n<p>It was subsequently ascertained that this money was transferred to the bank account of another suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the incident, which initially appeared as a transaction for the purchase of a vehicle part, was investigated on suspicion of aggravated fraud due to money transfers involving multiple bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p>However, <strong>routing a money transfer through multiple bank accounts does not automatically require the conclusion that all respective account holders participated in the crime of fraud.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To reach this conclusion, the roles, knowledge, intent, and connections among the individuals involved in the commission of the crime must be evaluated based on concrete evidence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suphelilerin_Savunmalari_ve_Mustekinin_Zararinin_Giderilmesi\"><\/span>Defenses of the Suspects and Compensation of the Complainant's Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Within the scope of the investigation, the statements of the suspects were taken, and it was recorded in the decision text that they did not accept the charges against them.<\/p>\n<p>The decision also stated that one of the suspects indemnified the loss suffered by the aggrieved party, upon which the aggrieved party withdrew their complaint.<\/p>\n<p>There are three legal facts here that must be distinguished from one another:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The suspects' denial of the fraud charges brought against them,<\/li>\n<li>The indemnification of the 2,000 TRY loss suffered by the aggrieved party,<\/li>\n<li>The withdrawal of the existing complaint by the aggrieved party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These facts have been evaluated by the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor together with the entire file.<\/p>\n<p>However, the reparation of the damage and the withdrawal of the complaint do not mean that the crime of qualified fraud is eliminated under all circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savciligin_Takipsizlik_Gerekcesi_Olayin_Hukuki_Ihtilaf_Niteliginde_Olmasi\"><\/span>Public Prosecutor's Grounds for Non-Prosecution: The Nature of the Incident as a Legal Dispute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office dated May 15, 2026, following the evaluation of the scope of the file, it was stated that the dispute was in the nature of a legal dispute regarding the purchase and sale of vehicle parts.<\/p>\n<p>The Prosecutor's Office also concluded that the legal conditions for the crime of fraud were not met at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>The decisive rationale of the decision is that the accusation of fraud is not accepted merely on the basis of sending the sale price of a good and the subsequent occurrence of a dispute; rather, the legal nature of the incident is evaluated within the scope of the entire file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Based on these grounds, the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor issued a decision of non-prosecution in the public interest regarding four suspects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The decision serves as a concrete application example in terms of determining the boundary between criminal law and private law.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hukuki_Ihtilaf_ile_Dolandiricilik_Sucu_Arasindaki_Fark_Nedir\"><\/span>What is the Difference Between a Legal Dispute and the Crime of Fraud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In private law relationships, disputes may arise between parties such as the formation of a sales contract, the payment of the price of the goods, and the failure of the seller to fulfill the obligation of delivery.<\/p>\n<p>However, the existence of a sales contract does not mean that the crime of fraud cannot occur under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>What is decisive is whether the opposing party was deceived by fraudulent actions during the sales relationship and whether unjust enrichment was obtained in this manner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sozlesmeden_Kaynaklanan_Hukuki_Uyusmazlik\"><\/span>1. Legal Dispute Arising from Contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pursuant to the Turkish Code of Obligations numbered 6098, a contract is established by the mutual and conforming declarations of will of the parties.<\/p>\n<p>A seller's failure to fulfill the delivery obligation undertaken by contract may give rise to legal liability arising from breach of contract and breach of debt, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, although the seller intended to deliver the goods, they may have failed to fulfill their obligation due to supply issues, delivery delays, or another contractual dispute.<\/p>\n<p>In such a case, the dispute is, as a rule, evaluated within the framework of the relevant contract provisions and private law legislation.<\/p>\n<p>However, for this possibility to be accepted, the explanations put forward must be consistent with the specific circumstances of the case.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the regulations concerning contractual debt relations <a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/103273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from the official text of the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098<\/a> accessible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dolandiricilik_Sucu\"><\/span>2. Crime of Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fundamental elements of the crime of fraud are regulated under Article 157 of the Turkish Penal Code No. 5237.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of this crime, it is essential that a person is deceived through fraudulent conduct, and that the perpetrator secures a benefit for themselves or another person to the detriment of the victim or a third party.<\/p>\n<p>In the evaluation of fraud, particularly the statements made prior to payment, whether the seller actually had the capability to deliver the goods, and whether they acted with the intent to deceive from the outset may be investigated.<\/p>\n<p>For example, portraying a non-existent product as if it exists, using fake seller information, or collecting money from the very beginning without any intention to deliver may bring into question the evaluation of the crime of fraud, provided that other conditions are also met.<\/p>\n<p>To the relevant criminal provisions <a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/103228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pursuant to Articles 157 and 158 of the Turkish Penal Code No. 5237<\/a> accessible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nitelikli_Dolandiricilik\"><\/span>3. Aggravated Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Article 158\/1-f of the Turkish Penal Code regulates the commission of the crime of fraud through the use of information systems, banks, or credit institutions as an aggravated circumstance.<\/p>\n<p>However, establishing communication via the internet or making a bank transfer does not automatically constitute the crime of aggravated fraud without the presence of the essential elements of the basic crime of fraud.<\/p>\n<p>The elements of deception, fraud, injury, unjust benefit, and intent required for the crime of fraud must be evaluated separately in each specific case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internetten_Satin_Alinan_Urun_Gonderilmezse_Dolandiricilik_Sucu_Olusur_mu\"><\/span>Does the Failure to Ship a Product Purchased Online Constitute the Crime of Fraud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The failure to deliver a product in internet-based purchases does not solely indicate that the crime of fraud has been committed in every incident, nor does it require all incidents to be evaluated strictly as civil disputes.<\/p>\n<p>While making this distinction, the following questions may be particularly important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did the seller genuinely promise the sale of an existing product?<\/li>\n<li>Were false statements made to the buyer before the payment was made?<\/li>\n<li>Does the seller have the capacity to deliver the goods subject to the sale?<\/li>\n<li>Does the failure to ship the product stem from a dispute regarding the performance of the contract?<\/li>\n<li>Did the seller use a fraudulent method from the outset to obtain the buyer's money?<\/li>\n<li>How are the subsequent transfers of the funds reaching the bank account and the roles of the individuals in these transfers explained?<\/li>\n<li>Which possibility is supported by the correspondence between the parties and other concrete evidence?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The answers given to these questions may be influential in determining the legal nature of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the incident was evaluated as a private law dispute in the examined decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office does not mean that all suspicious transactions conducted over the internet fall outside the scope of criminal law.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dolandiricilik_Sorusturmasinda_Zararin_Giderilmesi_Takipsizlik_Sebebi_midir\"><\/span>Is Compensation of the Loss in a Fraud Investigation a Ground for Non-Prosecution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the notable aspects of the examined decision is that the damage suffered by the complainant was compensated by one of the suspects.<\/p>\n<p>However, in terms of criminal law, the effect of restitution of damages varies depending on the nature of the alleged crime and the manner in which the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zararin_Odenmesi_Sucun_Olusmadigi_Anlamina_Gelir_mi\"><\/span>Does Payment of Damages Mean the Crime Has Not Been Committed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. In a case where the crime of fraud is completed with all its statutory elements, the subsequent compensation of the victim's damage does not mean that the crime was never committed in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Article 168 of the Turkish Criminal Code No. 5237 regulates effective regret provisions for certain offenses against property, including fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Upon fulfillment of statutory conditions, the restitution of damages may be considered for a sentence reduction.<\/p>\n<p>However, the application of effective regret provisions and the issuance of a decision of non-prosecution on the grounds that the elements of the crime have not materialized produce distinct legal consequences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor&#8217;s Office reviewed by us, non-prosecution was issued not due to effective regret, but on the assessment that the incident was of the nature of a legal dispute and that the statutory conditions for the crime of fraud were not met.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikayetten_Vazgecilmesi_Nitelikli_Dolandiricilik_Sorusturmasini_Sona_Erdirir_mi\"><\/span>Does Withdrawal of the Complaint Terminate a Qualified Fraud Investigation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The offense of qualified fraud is not, as a rule, subject to a complaint. Therefore, the complainant&#8217;s withdrawal of the complaint does not, in itself, mandate the termination of the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>A person&#8217;s withdrawal of a complaint and the public prosecutor&#8217;s assessment at the end of the investigation that the statutory elements of the offense have not been fulfilled are legally distinct procedures.<\/p>\n<p>In the specific investigation, the restitution of the complainant&#8217;s loss and the withdrawal of the complaint were established within the scope of the file; however, the legal justification for the decision is the evaluation of the incident as a legal dispute concerning the purchase and sale of automobile parts.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, this decision should not be interpreted as meaning that &#8220;the qualified fraud investigation was automatically closed because the victim was paid their money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banka_Hesabi_Sahibinin_Dolandiricilik_Sucundan_Sorumlulugu\"><\/span>Liability of the Bank Account Holder for the Crime of Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the reviewed incident, it was determined that the money sent by the complainant first reached a bank account and was subsequently transferred to a different suspect&#8217;s bank account.<\/p>\n<p>In such transactions, the actions of the bank account holders must be evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<p>The receipt of funds into a person&#8217;s account may raise questions as to whether that person was aware of the money transfer, whether they knew the legal basis for the transfer, and whether they knowingly participated in the fraudulent act.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the actions taken by the bank account holder following the money transfer may also be significant depending on the specific circumstances of the case.<\/p>\n<p>However, a bank transfer alone does not demonstrate that all account holders acted with the same criminal intent.<\/p>\n<p>This issue is also of particular importance for individuals who are implicated in fraud investigations due to crypto-asset transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, in our review previously published on our website titled <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/p2p-dolandiriciligi-takipsizlik-karari\/\">Decision of Non-Prosecution in P2P Fraud Investigation: Is USDT Sale Complicity in a Crime?<\/a> entitled review, the grounds regarding the criminal liability of bank account holders under a different Chief Public Prosecutor's Office decision were evaluated.<\/p>\n<p>However, the facts and the grounds for non-prosecution of this decision regarding P2P transactions and the Bolu investigation arising from the sale of automobile spare parts are distinct from one another.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satis_Iliskisinden_Dogan_Uyusmazlikta_Hangi_Hukuki_Yollara_Basvurulabilir\"><\/span>What Legal Remedies Can Be Sought in Disputes Arising from Sales Relations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The absence of the elements of the crime of fraud in a sales transaction does not automatically eliminate private law liability arising from the failure to deliver the goods or refund the price.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the nature of the sales relationship, various private law claims of the buyer may arise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satis_Bedelinin_Iadesi\"><\/span>Refund of the Sales Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the event that the seller fails to fulfill its delivery obligation arising from the contract, a claim for a price refund may be evaluated within the framework of applicable statutory provisions and contract terms.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the payment was made via bank transfer may be significant in proving the payment fact. However, in cases where the payment alone does not indicate which contract it pertains to, correspondence and other evidence must also be examined.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuketici_Hukukundan_Kaynaklanan_Basvurular\"><\/span>Applications Arising from Consumer Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the event that the transaction qualifies as a consumer transaction within the scope of Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers, application paths specific to consumer law may come into question.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, whether the seller is acting for commercial or professional purposes, the buyer's status as a consumer, and the nature of the dispute are of significance.<\/p>\n<p>If the statutory conditions are met, it is possible to consider recourse to the consumer arbitration committee or consumer courts.<\/p>\n<p>For official regulations regarding consumer transactions, <a href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/tuketici\/mevzuat\/6502-sayili-tuketicinin-korunmasi-mevzuati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Ministry of Trade page on Law No. 6502 and consumer legislation<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n<p>Since the prosecutor's decision under review does not state whether the relationship between the parties constituted a consumer transaction or whether any civil lawsuit has been filed, no separate conclusion can be reached regarding the specific file on these matters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kovusturmaya_Yer_Olmadigina_Dair_Karar_KYOK_Nedir\"><\/span>What is a Decision of Non-Prosecution (KYOK)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Article 172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure No. 5271, upon the conclusion of the investigation, the public prosecutor shall issue a decision of non-prosecution if sufficient evidence to create a suspicion for filing a public lawsuit cannot be obtained or if there is no possibility of prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>This decision is rendered by the prosecutor's office upon the completion of the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>In the reviewed file, the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor rendered a decision of non-prosecution regarding four suspects on the grounds that the statutory elements of the crime of fraud were not met.<\/p>\n<p>The legal basis of the decision, <a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/102946?query=Madde+173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Articles 172 and 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,<\/a> contains provisions regarding the issuance of decisions of non-prosecution and the appeal against such decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takipsizlik_Karari_ile_Beraat_Karari_Ayni_midir\"><\/span>Are a Decision of Non-Prosecution and an Acquittal the Same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A decision of non-prosecution is rendered by the public prosecutor during the investigation phase. An acquittal, on the other hand, is a judgment rendered by a criminal court during the prosecution phase.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office dated May 15, 2026, should not be characterized as an acquittal.<\/p>\n<p>For a different concrete case analysis regarding the evaluation of evidence and the application of an acquittal judgment in criminal courts, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/uyusturucu-madde-ticareti-beraat-karari\/\">Acquittal in the Charge of Drug Trafficking \u2013 Istanbul 16th Heavy Penal Court<\/a> our article titled can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takipsizlik_Kararina_Itiraz_Edilebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a Decision of Non-Prosecution Be Appealed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Article 173 of the CMK, the aggrieved party may file an objection with the competent sulh ceza h\u00e2kimli\u011fi (criminal judgeship of peace) within two weeks from the date on which the decision of non-prosecution is served.<\/p>\n<p>The petition of objection must set forth the facts and evidence that may necessitate the initiation of a public lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p>In the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office under our review, the two-week objection period starting from the service of the decision is also specified.<\/p>\n<p>However, the decision document in our possession does not indicate whether an objection was filed against the decision or whether the decision has become final.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, no assessment is made to the effect that the decision has become final.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bu_Takipsizlik_Kararinin_Hukuki_Onemi\"><\/span>The Legal Significance of This Non-Prosecution Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is notable, particularly in terms of evaluating disputes arising from online sales of goods under criminal law.<\/p>\n<p>The key legal points that can be drawn from the decision are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fact that the purchase price has been remitted via the internet does not automatically indicate that all elements of the crime of fraud have materialized.<\/li>\n<li>The existence of a sales contract does not mean that the possibility of fraud is eliminated in every case.<\/li>\n<li>With respect to the crime of fraud, fraudulent acts, deception, and intent must be evaluated within the specific circumstances of the case.<\/li>\n<li>The transfer of funds between bank accounts requires the criminal liability of the individuals connected with the transfer to be investigated separately.<\/li>\n<li>Restitution of the damage and withdrawal of the complaint do not automatically result in a decision of non-prosecution in the offense of qualified fraud.<\/li>\n<li>An incident deemed not to fulfill the elements of a crime may additionally constitute a legal dispute within the scope of private law provisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This decision is neither a precedent of the Yarg\u0131tay nor a judicial principle binding upon all investigative authorities. It reflects the concrete evaluation made by the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor in a specific case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sik_Sorulan_Sorular\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internetten_aldigim_urun_gonderilmezse_satici_dolandiricilik_sucundan_ceza_alir_mi\"><\/span>If the product I purchased online is not shipped, will the seller be penalized for the crime of fraud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The failure to ship the product does not, in and of itself, indicate the formation of the crime of fraud. It must be investigated whether the seller obtained an unfair advantage by deceiving the buyer through fraudulent acts from the outset. Failure to fulfill the obligation of delivery may also give rise to private law liability depending on the nature of the incident.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arac_parcasi_satin_almak_icin_gonderilen_para_dolandiricilik_sucuna_konu_olabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can money sent to purchase auto parts be the subject of the crime of fraud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In cases where the sales transaction is carried out through fraudulent acts and the other elements of the crime of fraud are also established, criminal liability may arise. However, merely remitting the purchase price and failing to deliver the product does not demonstrate that the crime has been committed in every instance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banka_hesabima_gonderilen_parayi_baska_hesaba_aktarinca_dolandiricilik_sucu_olusur_mu\"><\/span>Does transferring the money sent to my bank account to another account constitute the crime of fraud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The transfer of funds to another account does not, in and of itself, mean that the crime of fraud has been committed. The reason for the transfer, the account holder's knowledge, intent, and other evidence of the incident must be evaluated together.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dolandiricilik_sikayetinde_para_iade_edilirse_sorusturma_kapanir_mi\"><\/span>Does the investigation close if the money is refunded in a fraud complaint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The refund of the money does not automatically terminate a qualified fraud investigation. The elements of the alleged crime and the conditions for applying effective remorse provisions must also be evaluated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musteki_sikayetinden_vazgecerse_nitelikli_dolandiricilik_dosyasi_kapanir_mi\"><\/span>Does the qualified fraud file close if the complainant withdraws their complaint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, qualified fraud is not subject to a complaint. Therefore, the withdrawal of a complaint does not, by itself, require the termination of the investigation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hukuki_ihtilaf_nedir\"><\/span>What is a legal dispute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A legal dispute is a disagreement arising between parties due to a right, debt, contract, or other legal relationship. Not every legal dispute constitutes a crime under criminal law. However, it is also possible for a crime to be committed within the context of a legal relationship.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bolu_Cumhuriyet_Bassavciliginin_20265193_sayili_kararinda_neden_takipsizlik_verildi\"><\/span>Why was a decision of non-prosecution rendered in the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office numbered 2026\/5193?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the decision dated May 15, 2026, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office decided that there was no ground for prosecution regarding four suspects, on the grounds that the incident regarding the purchase and sale of vehicle parts was of the nature of a legal dispute and that the legal requirements for the crime of fraud were not met.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takipsizlik_karari_kesinlesmeden_hukuki_sonuc_dogurur_mu\"><\/span>Does a decision of non-prosecution produce legal consequences before it becomes final?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a decision of non-prosecution is rendered, a public lawsuit is not filed against the relevant suspect at that stage. However, the appeal procedure and other procedural provisions prescribed by law are reserved. The finality status of the decision must be additionally checked from the case records.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takipsizlik_kararindan_sonra_ayni_olay_nedeniyle_yeniden_dava_acilabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a lawsuit be filed again for the same incident after a decision of non-prosecution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under Article 172\/2 of the CMK, a public prosecution cannot be filed for the same act unless new evidence is obtained that creates sufficient suspicion and a decision by the criminal judgeship of peace required by law is present. Special circumstances regulated by law must be evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Satis_uyusmazligindan_kaynaklanan_ceza_sorusturmalarinda_hangi_belgeler_onemlidir\"><\/span>Which documents are important in criminal investigations arising from sales disputes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, sales contracts, order records, bank receipts, text messages, delivery documents, return correspondence, and other records lawfully obtained may be evaluated. Which document is decisive may vary in each case file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonuc_Satis_Uyusmazliklari_ile_Dolandiricilik_Sucunun_Birbirinden_Ayrilmasi\"><\/span>Conclusion: Distinguishing Sales Disputes from the Crime of Fraud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the case file of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office dated May 15, 2026, numbered 2025\/893 Investigation and 2026\/5193 Decision, the investigation conducted regarding the dispute over the online purchase of automotive spare parts resulted in a decision of non-prosecution concerning four suspects.<\/p>\n<p>It was determined in the investigation that the complainant made a payment of 2,000 TL, this amount was transferred between different bank accounts, and subsequently, the damage was remedied and the complaint was withdrawn.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, evaluating the entire scope of the file, concluded that the incident constituted a legal dispute regarding the purchase and sale of vehicle parts and that the statutory elements of the crime of fraud were not met.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The primary significance of the decision is that, in determining criminal liability in a dispute arising from the sale of goods, merely looking at the execution of payment and the failure of the sale to conclude as expected is not sufficient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In each specific case, the presence of fraudulent acts, the intent of the individual, the payment and delivery process, and other evidence must be evaluated together.<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed explanations regarding criminal investigations, defense counsel activities, and legal safeguards during the investigation stage <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/hizmet\/beylikduzu-ceza-avukati\/\">our page on criminal law and investigation processes<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hukuki_Kaynaklar_ve_Ilgili_Yazilar\"><\/span>Legal Resources and Related Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resmi_Mevzuat\"><\/span>Official Legislation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/103228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Numbered 5237 Turkish Penal Code \u2013 Fraud, Qualified Fraud, and Effective Remorse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/102946?query=Madde+173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Law No. 5271 on Criminal Procedure \u2013 Decision Not to Prosecute and Objection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mevzuat.adalet.gov.tr\/mevzuat\/103273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098 \u2013 Obligations Arising from Contracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ticaret.gov.tr\/tuketici\/mevzuat\/6502-sayili-tuketicinin-korunmasi-mevzuati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Trade \u2013 Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers and Legislation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitemizdeki_Ilgili_Hukuki_Incelemeler\"><\/span>Related Legal Analyses on Our Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/p2p-dolandiriciligi-takipsizlik-karari\/\">P2P Fraud Non-Prosecution Decision \u2013 Is the Sale of USDT Complicity in a Crime?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/forex-dolandiriciligi\/\">Forex Fraud \u2013 Criminal Liability Within the Scope of TCK Article 158<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/uyusturucu-madde-ticareti-beraat-karari\/\">Acquittal in the Charge of Drug Trafficking \u2013 Istanbul 16th Heavy Penal Court<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/hizmet\/beylikduzu-ceza-avukati\/\">Criminal Law \u2013 Investigation and Prosecution Processes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yazar_Bilgisi_ve_Hukuki_Bilgilendirme\"><\/span>Author Information and Legal Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Atty. Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Istanbul Bar Association \u2013 Bar Registry No: 77008<\/p>\n<p>Bat\u0131n Y\u0131lmaz Law Firm \u2013 Beylikd\u00fcz\u00fc \/ Istanbul<\/p>\n<p>This article has been prepared for the legal analysis of the decision of the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office dated 15.05.2026 of non-prosecution. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and bank account details of the parties in the decision have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The content is for general legal informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee that the same outcome will be achieved in other disputes. Each specific case must be evaluated within the framework of its own legal conditions and evidence.<\/p>\n<p>While preparing the content, the provisions of the Attorneys' Law No. 1136, the Professional Rules of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, and the Regulation on the Prohibition of Advertising of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations have been taken into consideration.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0130nternet \u00fczerinden ara\u00e7 yedek par\u00e7as\u0131 sat\u0131n almak amac\u0131yla para g\u00f6nderen bir ki\u015finin \u00fcr\u00fcn\u00fcn\u00fc teslim alamamas\u0131, her durumda doland\u0131r\u0131c\u0131l\u0131k su\u00e7unun olu\u015ftu\u011fu anlam\u0131na gelir mi? Sat\u0131\u015f bedelinin ba\u015fka bir banka hesab\u0131na aktar\u0131lmas\u0131, \u00fcr\u00fcn\u00fcn g\u00f6nderilmemesi ve taraflar aras\u0131ndaki ileti\u015fimin kesilmesi halinde uyu\u015fmazl\u0131k ceza hukukunun mu, yoksa \u00f6zel hukukun mu konusudur? 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