Mossad Financial Network Leader Arrested in Turkey
Liridon Rexhepi detained for allegedly transferring funds to Mossad agents; family denies charges, pledges cooperation.
- Turkish authorities arrested Liridon Rexhepi on allegations of managing Mossad's financial operations in Turkey.
- Rexhepi reportedly confessed to transferring money via Western Union and cryptocurrency to Mossad field agents.
- The Turkish intelligence agency, MIT, had been monitoring Rexhepi since his entry into the country on August 25.
- Rexhepi's lawyer claims the family is shocked by the arrest and maintains his innocence.
- Since January, Turkey has detained dozens on charges of spying for Israeli intelligence.