Money laundering investigation in Istanbul: 3 suspects arrested

The investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the allegations that transactions were carried out for the laundering of large amounts of money of unknown origin through companies established at home and abroad, that this money was not used in accordance with investment contracts and that the proceeds of crime were given a legal appearance, is continuing.

The proceedings of the 5 suspects, who were referred to the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan after being detained within the scope of the investigation, were completed.

An arrest warrant was issued for the suspects Cihan Tunç, Çağlar Sezgin and Ümit İlker Avcı, who were referred to the criminal judgeship of peace after they testified at the prosecutor's office.

It was decided to impose judicial control measures on Mustafa Sarıgül's bodyguards Beşir Ömer Demir and Atakan Eren.

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.

In the statement, it was stated that the complainants claimed that "a contract amounting to 80 million euros was drawn up", "100 million euros of money transfer was carried out", "1 billion euros of funds were promised to be taken abroad through loans using public power and influence" and "1.5 million euros of boat sales were 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 persons, and the following was noted:

"As a result of joint evaluation of the statements of the complainants, the audio and video recordings they submitted, and the evidence obtained within the scope of the investigation, a detention order was issued for Emir Sarıgül, Ömer Sarıgül, Aylin Kotil, Volkan Aslanbaş, Cavidan Tanrah Artuner and Murat Ağırel. The allegations against the 28th Term Deputy of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Mustafa Sarıgül, will be sent to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for separate evaluation. Investigation procedures are continuing."

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