Fifteen suspects have been sent before a judge in Turkey over an alleged money laundering scheme, with prosecutors requesting their detention. Two additional suspects were referred to the same court with a call for judicial control measures rather than custody. The step is the latest development in an investigation that has drawn wide public interest. Local media covering the case published the suspects' names one by one as the referral was confirmed. Judges will now decide whether custody is justified or whether the suspects stay free under supervision. Money laundering probes of this size usually stretch over months, so the referrals mark a turning point for the inquiry. No formal charges have been spelled out publicly yet. Further detentions could follow if the evidence gathered so far implicates more people.