# Turkish authorities detain 34 Russian women in Ankara nightclub raids

https://mins.news/en/item/128973

- Meduza, 2026-11-04 11:55 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/04/turkish-authorities-detain-34-russian-women-in-nightclub-raids-over-alleged-morality-and-public-safety-violations

> The Russian Embassy in Turkey said Turkish authorities detained 34 Russian women in Ankara nightclub raids on October 23, citing alleged violations of morality and public safety. They are being held at a deportation center, with a court hearing expected soon. The Telegram channel Baza reported that more than 100 women were detained, many from CIS countries who had been promised entertainment jobs but were made to work as consumators.