A startling “explosion” in the illicit trade in precious metals has redefined Turkey’s economic landscape. According to the latest analysis by Prof. Dr. Ali Hakan Kara, a former Chief Economist of the Central Bank (TCMB), gold smuggling reached an unprecedented zenith in 2025. Seized amounts surpassed $700 million, a figure that dwarfs the total combined … Continue reading Gold Smuggling in Turkey Hits Historic Peak