Turkish police have arrested a controversial preacher known for giving televised sermons surrounded by young women he refers to as his "kittens". Adnan Oktar was detained on Wednesday morning on suspicion of fraud, alongside more than 100 of his followers in a series of raids. Critics have accused the Islamic preacher of running a cult. He operates his own television channel, through which he delivered his religious sermons. Turkey's financial crimes police were behind the morning raids on Mr Oktar and his followers. They were arrested on suspicion of a litany of charges, including running a criminal organisation, tax offences, sexual abuse, and counter-terrorism laws
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