
The son of Erzincan Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül, who was arrested in the money laundering investigation, was released on condition of judicial control.
AI-generated summary
The investigation into allegations of money laundering in Istanbul started on October 16 and was opened upon the notice of two German citizens. Many suspects were arrested within the scope of the investigation, and some were released under judicial control.
There has been a new development in the investigation into money laundering allegations in Istanbul. A decision was made to release Emir Sarıgül, son of Erzincan Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül, on the condition of judicial control in the form of house arrest.
Emir Sarıgül was arrested and sent to prison by the criminal judgeship of peace on October 21, within the scope of the money laundering investigation. Sarıgül gave additional testimony on October 30.
In this statement, Sarıgül claimed that his father, Mustafa Sarıgül, gave 350 thousand dollars to New Party Chairman Özel. Özel, on the other hand, reacted harshly to this claim and said that they would file a lawsuit.
HOW DID THE INVESTIGATION START?
The file was opened upon the notice of two German citizens; The complainants claimed that transactions were carried out through companies to launder large amounts of money of unknown origin. German citizens also claimed that they were threatened after they handed over documents related to the issue to journalist Murat Ağırel. Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation following these statements.
In the statement made by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 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".
THERE ARE 28 DETAINED TOTAL
Within the scope of the investigation, Ömer Sarıgül, Aylin Kotil, Volkan Aslanbaş, Cavidan Tanrah Artuner, Murat Ağırel, Caner Baş, Cihan Durak, Zekai Erdem, Cihat Salman, Selim Daşdemir, Özgür Bölükbaşı, Bayram Özata, Zekeriya Yasemin, Mehmet Ali Aslan, Sadullah Ergün and Emir Sarıgül were arrested, and Cemil Vasken Barın and Uğur Kurtulan were released by applying the judicial control provisions. was left.
Çağlar Sezgin, Cihan Tunç and Ümit İlker Avcı, who were caught in another operation within the scope of the investigation, were arrested, and it was decided to impose a judicial control measure on Beşir Ömer Demir and Atakan Eren in the form of "not leaving the house". In the ongoing investigation, it was decided to arrest Sofu Altınbaş, Ramazan Argün and İbrahim Avcı.
While the investigation, which started on October 16, continues, it has been reported that 28 suspects have been arrested so far.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
New Party Chairman Özel will file a lawsuit against Emir Sarıgül's allegations.
Very likely · Within days
The money laundering investigation will continue and new developments may emerge.
Likely · Within weeks

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