Statement from the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek on the fight against criminal organizations

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, "Necessary steps are being taken against structures that commit crimes by exploiting the beliefs and religious feelings of our citizens and gain unfair profits in this way."

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, in his statement on his virtual media account, said, "The Republic of Turkey continues its fight against criminal organizations and gangs with determination, within the framework of the principles of the rule of law, regardless of who they are or under what guise they operate.

Necessary steps are being taken against structures that commit crimes by exploiting the beliefs and religious feelings of our citizens and gain unfair profits in this way. Alihan Kuriş criminal organization is one of the examples of the struggle carried out in this context. The main criterion here is not the identity of any belief, religious structure or community; These are criminal acts and structures related to these acts. Faith and religious values ​​cannot be used as a tool or shield of criminal activities in any way. "Just as our state is determined to fight against actions that are clearly considered crimes by law, it also maintains the same determination to protect our citizens' freedom of belief and worship," he said.