17 people arrested in money laundering investigation in Istanbul

The procedures at the police station for 17 suspects who were detained during the operation carried out within the scope of the investigation have been completed.

The suspects were sent to the courthouse after a health check.

It was learned that Emir Sarıgül, the suspect for whom a detention order was issued within the scope of the investigation, came to the police station and his procedures there are continuing.

In the statement made by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, German citizen K.P. It was stated that an investigation was launched upon the allegation that M.B. and M.B. carried out transactions aimed at laundering large amounts of money of unknown origin through companies established in the country and abroad.

It was stated that the complainants alleged that "a contract worth 80 million euros was drawn up", "a money transfer transaction worth 100 million euros was carried out", "a fund worth 1 billion euros was promised to be taken abroad through loans using public power and influence" and "a boat sale worth 1.5 million euros was made".

In addition, the statement emphasized that the complainants conveyed information and documents regarding the issue to Murat Ağırel and that they were threatened after the information and documents in question were transferred to the relevant people, and the following was noted:

Source: TRT Haber Açık RSS (Gündem) (Open Press / Translated Full Text)