Stories from Adana · Turkey

The harvest season for 'Turfanda' potatoes, referred to as 'yellow gold,' has commenced in Adana, Turkey. Local producers reported that recent rainfall caused damage to some of the potato crops. The harvest involves collecting the produce into individual crates for distribution. The soil has turned red and potatoes were removed from the ground and placed into crates. The source noted that the expected yield from the potatoes will not be achieved. The 'Turfanda' potatoes, also known as 'Yellow Gold,' have begun being harvested and packed into crates. Transport costs are expected for moving the produce to regions like Antalya and Mersin. A man identified as 'Nejdat' was arrested last year in Izmir and sent to prison. Hundreds of debts from lands underwater have been reported. Farmers have begun working in sandy lands.

Seventy fraud lawsuits have been filed against Yasin Örstemir after he allegedly shared his IBAN number following a request from a childhood friend. He claims a childhood friend used his accounts for scams that affected people across Turkey. According to the source, 52 files were opened and closed in his name, with 18 ongoing cases. Öğztemir stated he has been imprisoned three times and has been fighting to clear his name for six years. A resident of Adana, Yasin Öğstemir, reported being targeted by fraud after providing his phone number to a childhood friend in 2020. He discovered his bank account was being used for fraudulent purposes a month after the interaction. Örstemir reports that 70 lawsuits were filed against him, with 18 cases currently ongoing. He has been imprisoned three times over the last six years and claims he cannot find employment due to his criminal record.