In the operation launched by Turkish police simultaneously in 16 provinces, 31 suspects charged with links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) were detained, whereas arrest warrants issued for 137 suspects within the scope of the operation.

In the operation centered in capital Ankara, the suspects include academics, teachers and other employees working in FETÖ-run schools and universities.

FETÖ, which is being accused of launching the bloody coup attempt on July 15, runs a global network of schools to hide its illegal activities and achieve more power through infiltrating in state institutions. These schools are also an important source of income for the shadowy group, in addition to being a useful tool for money laundering.