
While it was claimed that the main news bulletin would be removed as part of the downsizing plan on Beyaz TV, which is claimed to belong to the Gökçek family, Osman Gökçek denied the allegations.
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An investigation is being carried out against the Gökçek family for allegedly transferring unregistered money to companies abroad.
It was claimed that the main news bulletin on Beyaz TV, which is claimed to belong to the Gökçek family, will be removed. It was claimed that the channel was preparing to change its broadcasting structure within the scope of its downsizing plan and that this step aimed to reduce the pressure on the media owner.
It was pointed out that the developments on Beyaz TV took place after the recent events of the Gökçek family, which is stated to be the owner of the channel.
It has been suggested that with the removal of the main news bulletin, changes may be made in the broadcast flow and organizational structure of the channel. It is not yet clear which units the downsizing plan will cover and whether other programs will be taken off the air.
Making a statement regarding the channel's downsizing allegations, Osman Gökçek, in his response to Oda TV, stated that he had no relationship with Beyaz TV and reiterated that the channel did not belong to him.
INVESTIGATION ON THE GÖKÇEK FAMILY
The Gökçek family came to the fore with the investigation launched into allegations of unregistered money transfers to companies abroad.
Former Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek testified as a suspect within the scope of the investigation on September 4, 2026. Melih Gökçek's son Ahmet Gökçek and his daughter-in-law Hülya Gökçek also went to Ankara Courthouse on September 7 and testified.
Within the scope of the investigation, a judicial control measure in the form of a travel ban was imposed on Ahmet Gökçek and Hülya Gökçek. It is stated that the investigation continues in line with allegations regarding family members' company activities in Germany and investments abroad.

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