About Askar Simitko
Lived 1953 – 1995 (aged 41–42). Askar Simitko was an Iranian spy.
Askar Simitko, alternative spellings use "Asghar Smitko", or "Asghar Simko" (1953 – January 28, 1996) was a Kurdish Iranian heroin smuggler and intelligence contractor operating in Turkey.
On January 15, 1996, he and his partner Lazım Esmaeili, were abducted by unknown persons when they left the casino of Polat Renaissance Hotel in Yeşilköy, İstanbul at local time 03:45 or 03:30. On January 28, 1996, villagers found the corpses of the two in Kerev Creek, Silivri, about far from İstanbul.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Askar Simitko?
Iranian spy
When was Askar Simitko born?
Askar Simitko was born in 1953 in Urmia.
When did Askar Simitko die?
Askar Simitko died on 28 January 1995.
What was Askar Simitko's occupation?
Askar Simitko was a spy.
What nationality was Askar Simitko?
Askar Simitko was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Askar Simitko. https://biography.guide/askar-simitko/
MLA: "Askar Simitko." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/askar-simitko/.
Chicago: "Askar Simitko." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/askar-simitko/.
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