The 'İşbilen' case that shook the kingdom
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will testify on December 15 in the case filed against Nebahat İşbilen alleging fraud.
Quick Look
- The Supreme Court of England sent a witness summons to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the case filed against Nebahat İşbilen, alleging that she was defrauded by her former financial advisor Selman Türk.
- İşbilen says that Türk transferred 750 thousand pounds to Andrew under the pretext of helping with passport procedures.
- Andrew will appear before the judge on December 15.
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Why It Matters
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost all his titles, including the prince, in 2019 due to his closeness with Jeffrey Epstein and sexual abuse accusations. In February 2026, he was detained and interrogated on suspicion of abuse of public office for passing on secret government documents linked to Epstein. This incident was recorded as the first case in which a high-ranking royal member was detained since 1647. Now, Nebahat İşbilen is expected to be heard as a witness in the fraud case.
The Supreme Court of England sent a witness summons to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the case filed against the former financial advisor of millionaire Turkish businesswoman Nebahat İşbilen, who lives in this country, alleging that she was defrauded by Selman Türk. İşbilen claims that the Turk, known as a member of FETO, deceived him and transferred 750 thousand pounds (51 million TL) to Andrew under the pretext of helping with the passport procedures. Although Andrew has not been directly charged, he will appear before a judge on December 15 to testify about his suspicious money transfers and financial ties.
dark relationships
Although Selman Türk, who lives in England, argued that his transfer of the 750 thousand pounds he received from İşbilen to Andrew had nothing to do with the passport and that it was done as a goodwill gesture, the court stipulated that Andrew be heard. Although it was reported that the amount of 750 thousand pounds in question was later repaid to İşbilen, the lawsuit process brings all the financial relationships of the former Prince Andrew, which remained in the dark, into discussion again. İşbilen's husband, former MP İlhan İşbilen, is in prison for the FETO case.
Lost titles in Epstein scandal
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the middle brother of England's King Charles, lost all his titles, including the princedom, due to his closeness with US prostitution boss Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, and accusations of sexual abuse. He was also detained and interrogated in February 2026 on suspicion of abuse of public office for passing on secret government documents in connection with Epstein. This incident was recorded as the first case in which a high-ranking royal member was detained in England since 1647. The former Duke is now on the agenda with Nebahat İşbilen's fraud case.
Historical subpoena
For the first time since the 19th century, a subpoena has been issued to a royal member in England. Judge Adam Johnson ruled that Selman Türk had the right to benefit from Andrew's evidence in the name of justice. The judge approved the subpoena, stating that Andrew would not voluntarily testify in this case due to his position. Andrew, who is expected to attend the hearing in person or via video conference, will be given a tough test regarding his financial dealings.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will appear before a judge on December 15 and explain his financial connections.
Very likely · Within days
The litigation will also lead to a re-examination of the former Prince Andrew's other financial dealings.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific financial details will emerge in Andrew's testimony?
- What was the real purpose of Selman Türk transferring 750 thousand pounds to Andrew?
- How impactful will the outcome of the case be on Andrew's reputation?
