Money laundering investigation in Istanbul: 5 more suspects detained

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.

As part of the investigation, detention orders were issued for 5 more suspects.

During the operation, Mustafa Sarıgül's bodyguard Beşir Ömer Demir and Çağlar Sezgin, Cihan Tunç, Atakan Eren and Ümit İlker Avcı were detained.

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 at home and abroad.

In the statement, it was stated that the complainants alleged 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 people, and the following was noted:

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