Turkey steps up collapsed buildings investigation, orders 113 arrested

A rescuer walks past by a damaged building, in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Adiyaman, Turkey February 11, 2023. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey vowed on Sunday to investigate thoroughly anyone suspected of responsibility for the collapse of buildings in the country's devastating earthquakes nearly one week ago and has already ordered the detention of 113 suspects.

Vice President Fuat Oktay said overnight that 131 suspects had so far been identified as responsible for the collapse of some of the thousands of buildings flattened in the 10 provinces affected by the tremors early last Monday.