Alihan Kuriş arrested in Turkish financial crime probe

Alihan Kuriş Süleymancılar money laundering financial crime investigation Glooper software

Turkish authorities have arrested Alihan Kuriş, leader of the Süleymancılar religious community, as part of a major investigation into alleged money laundering, fraud, and tax offenses. The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the group for operating a profit-driven criminal network. The probe, supported by reports from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), follows raids across 17 provinces.

During the investigation, authorities seized significant assets, including 206 kilograms of gold bullion and various properties. Kuriş has denied all charges, claiming his income is derived from legal business and rental activities, and that the gold found at his residence consists of family savings and wedding jewelry.

Investigators also identified the use of a secret communication application called 'Glooper,' which was reportedly developed in India to facilitate private messaging among members. Government officials have emphasized that the crackdown targets criminal financial activities rather than religious beliefs or specific communities.

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Alihan Kuriş · Altun Mimarlık ve İnşaat · Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office · Arden Gıda · MASAK · Süleymancılar · Turkey

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Arden Gıda's transaction volume reached 6.52 billion TL between 2017 and 2026. www.haberaktuel.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation involved operations targeting 123 addresses across 17 provinces. www.aydinses.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Following the investigation, 32 suspects were arrested. www.aydinses.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The MASAK report highlighted significant banking transaction volumes for Arden Gıda. www.haberaktuel.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Kuriş reported having approximately 650,000 TL in a personal bank account. www.aydinses.com · www.haberaktuel.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alihan Kuriş denied all charges, including forming a criminal organization and money laundering. www.haberaktuel.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Alihan Kuriş stated his average monthly income is approximately 380,000 TL. www.aydinses.com · www.haberaktuel.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kuriş claimed the gold and jewelry found at his residence were family savings, including his wife's wedding jewelry. www.aydinses.com · www.haberaktuel.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A total of 32 suspects, including Alihan Kuriş, have been arrested following the investigation. stockholmcf.org · www.aydinses.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Police operations related to the investigation were conducted across 17 provinces. www.aydinses.com · stockholmcf.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 206 kilograms of gold bullion during searches at a location in Ümraniye. www.yenisafak.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Alihan Kuriş denied all criminal charges during his interrogation. www.haberaktuel.com · www.sonhavadis.com