Emir Sarıgül surrendered

NEW Party Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül announced that his son Emir Sarıgül went to the police station with his lawyer within the scope of the investigation. Sarıgül, in his statement on his social media account, said:

"In order to inform the public correctly about the investigation that started on October 16, 2026, I would like to state the following points: Public officials use public power. Mustafa Sarıgül is not a public official, but an elected member of parliament. He is an opposition member of parliament. He does not have any public power that he uses or will use. There is no public damage caused by the meetings with the persons that led to the opening of the investigation. No public tender, land, loan, etc. was given to the persons. No such promise was made. The only party that suffered damage in the incident It was me and my family. We met with the people who opened the investigation, with the idea of 'Can we bring investment to Turkey?' Contact was cut off after it was realized - albeit late - that the investment projects of the people were fake and fraudulent.

The documents, contracts, bank receipts and notary certifications presented by the persons who caused the investigation to be opened are fake and manufactured. Our lawyers will share all relevant information and documents with the investigation authorities. When the individuals could not get results from their direct and indirect blackmail, they contacted journalist Murat Ağırel to strengthen their blackmail with public pressure. When Mr. Ağırel wanted to examine and verify the allegations and documents he received, listen to the parties, and became suspicious, his family members and the journalist filed a complaint against Murat Ağırel with the Financial Crimes Unit. During this investigation, it was determined that some news sites and social media accounts published a prejudice or false news on the Internet, and then hundreds of news sites shared it with the same title and content.

I would like to thank the news sites, newspapers and television channels that did not use this unreal news or information without confirming it. As a person who has never slandered a single person or institution throughout his life and has never deviated from political and social courtesy, I appeal to the common sense of the public: Justice is the basis of property. There should be no discrimination or injustice against anyone because of their surname. No one should be accused in advance just because they have a known surname. Courts decide what the crime is, who committed it, and what the punishment is. Everyone is innocent until this decision is finalized. Respecting people's honor, dignity and reputation is both a moral obligation. It is also a legal responsibility. The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to be tarnished are necessary for everyone. Protecting these principles and rights is in everyone's interest. My son Emir Sarıgül went to the police station with his lawyer after his lawyer came from abroad. It is announced to the public with respect."

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