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İskender Balcı denies fleeing Turkey amid financial investigation
İskender Balcı, the former independent board member of Özata Denizcilik and son of former BDDK member Mustafa Balcı, has issued a statement regarding an ongoing investigation into terrorism financing and money laundering.
Balcı addressed reports suggesting he had fled the country, asserting that he is currently in Turkey and remains available to authorities. He denied any involvement in stock market transactions, stating he has never held an investment account or engaged in share trading.
Regarding his departure from Özata Denizcilik, Balcı clarified that his role was non-executive and that the recent share sales reported in the media were conducted by Özata Tersanecilik with regulatory approval, rather than by the company where he served as a board member. Official records from the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) confirm his resignation was effective as of August 31, 2026.
Entities
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Mustafa Balcı · Osman Çelik · Özata Denizcilik · İskender Balcı
Claims
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Reports indicated Balcı had traveled to Montenegro on September 26, 2026. www.yenialanya.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balcı stated that the reported share sale was conducted by Özata Tersanecilik with SPK approval, not by Özata Denizcilik. onedio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation into capital market transactions related to terrorism financing and money laundering. www.yenialanya.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] İskender Balcı stated he is currently in Turkey and not abroad. onedio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Official records show Balcı's resignation from Özata Denizcilik was effective as of August 31, 2026. www.yenialanya.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Balcı claims he has never opened an investment account or performed stock trading. onedio.com