Second wave in the investigation in which the Sarıgül brothers were arrested: Arrest request for 3 people

An investigation into allegations that large amounts of money of unknown origin were laundered through companies established in Istanbul and abroad is continuing.

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.

They also claimed that 100 million euros worth of money was illegally taken abroad, and that a fund worth 1 billion euros was promised to be taken abroad through loans.

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. 16 people, including New Party Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül's ex-wife Aylin Kotil, his two sons Ömer and Emir Sarıgül, and journalist Murat Ağırel, were arrested recently.

5 MORE SUSPECTS WERE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Five more suspects were detained in the investigation carried out on the allegation of laundering of assets resulting from crime.

These names are Ömer D., who is stated to be Mustafa Sarıgül's bodyguard, Çağlar S., Emir Sarıgül's private secretary, and businessmen A.E. and Ü.İ.A and C.T. happened.

ARREST REQUEST FOR THREE PEOPLE

Of the 5 people detained, Çağlar S., C.T., Ü.İ.A requested arrest, Ömer D. and A.E. He was referred to the criminal judgeship of peace with a request for judicial control.

WHAT HAPPENED SO FAR?

The investigation first focused on New Party Erzincan Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül's ex-wife Aylin Kotil, his two sons Ömer and Emir Sarıgül, and journalist Murat Ağırel. On October 16, a detention order was issued for 17 people, including these names.

The suspects, except Emir Sarıgül, were detained in operations carried out by police teams. Emir Sarıgül went to the police station with his lawyer three days after the operation and surrendered.

Uğur Kurtulan, the owner of the National Criminal Bureau, who prepared the report that there was a montage for the images about Mustafa Sarıgül and Deniz Baykal's tape, was also among the people detained.

15 suspects, including Ağırel, Kotil and Ömer Sarıgül, were arrested on 19 October.

Uğur Kurtulan and one other person were released on condition of judicial control.

EMİR SARIGÜL WAS ALSO ARRESTED

Emir Sarıgül surrendered on October 19. After a three-day detention period, he was subjected to a health check and delivered to the Istanbul Palace of Justice. He was sent to prison at night on October 21.

Thus, the number of detainees in the file increased to 16.