Kosovo National Arrested in Turkey for Managing Mossad's Financial Network
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish authorities announced on Tuesday the arrest of Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national, who was identified as the manager of Mossad's financial operations in Turkey.
The arrest follows a coordinated effort between Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and Istanbul Police.
Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo citizen, was detained by the Istanbul Police Department's Counterterrorism and Operations Branch (TEM) on August 30, 2024, following extensive surveillance, according to Turkish news website Haberler. Rexhepi, who had been under observation since his entry into Turkey on August 25, was arrested after being identified by MIT as the individual responsible for overseeing Mossad's financial network within the country.
Authorities revealed that Rexhepi was involved in transferring funds to Mossad field agents in Turkey. These agents were reportedly engaged in activities such as filming Mossad targets with drones, conducting psychological operations against Palestinian politicians, and gathering intelligence on the Syrian field.
The investigation uncovered suspicious activity in Rexhepi's financial accounts, including numerous money transfers through Western Union to Mossad operatives in Turkey. These funds were reportedly used to finance operations in Syria, with some of the transfers being routed through Kosovo and other Eastern European countries.
During his detention, Rexhepi admitted to facilitating the money transfers. Following his confession, he was formally arrested by the court and has been sent to prison. The operations carried out by MIT have exposed a significant portion of Mossad's financial network in Turkey, revealing the use of both traditional money transfers and cryptocurrency to fund their activities in the region.
