Bangladesh, Feb. 16 -- A fresh wave of mafia-style shootings in Turkey has once again cast a spotlight on fugitive crime boss Sedat Peker, who has been living abroad for several years. Despite being the subject of arrest warrants circulated through INTERPOL and facing multiple criminal charges in Turkey, Peker remains outside the reach of Turkish law enforcement. From his base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he is widely alleged to continue directing loyal operatives and settling scores in Turkeys criminal underworld.

The most recent incident occurred in September 2025 in Gölcük, where Süleyman Yasin Akdeniz, known by the nickname “Hacı,” was shot in both legs. The attack bore the hallmarks of a calcula...