Istanbul money laundering probe: Emir Sarıgül alleges political payments

Mustafa Sarıgül Özgür Özel money laundering Istanbul Yeni Parti

An investigation into a large-scale money laundering scheme in Istanbul has led to the arrest of 24 suspects. The probe, conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, involves allegations that high amounts of money were laundered through domestic and international companies using investment contracts to disguise criminal proceeds.

Emir Sarıgül, one of the detainees, provided additional testimony to prosecutors alleging that his father, Mustafa Sarıgül, made multiple cash payments to Özgür Özel, the leader of the CHP. According to Emir Sarıgül, his father allegedly left 250,000 USD in the back of Özel's vehicle following a dinner in Ankara to fund the interior decoration of the Yeni Parti headquarters. He further claimed that an additional 100,000 USD was delivered to Özel hidden inside a gift package containing scarves during a dinner at a residence in Istanbul.

Zeynel Emre, spokesperson for the Yeni Parti, has denied these allegations, calling them “completely false” and an “open slander.” Emre stated that the party's bus was purchased through public donations and that all relevant invoices are available. The investigation into the Sarıgül family's assets and the alleged laundering of funds continues.

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Abdulkadir Sezgin · Emir Sarıgül · Istanbul · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Mustafa Sarıgül · Yeni Parti · Zülfü Sümer · Özgür Özel

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Yeni Parti spokesperson stated that the party bus was purchased with donations and has invoices. www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation involves allegations of a 1 billion euro fund being promised to be moved abroad using public influence. gazeteyenisoz.com · www.haber1.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Emir Sarıgül allegedly claimed his father, Mustafa Sarıgül, gave 250,000 USD to Özgür Özel in a vehicle in Ankara. www.izgazete.net · www.hedefhalk.com · www.yenimesaj.com.tr · www.aksam.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Yeni Parti spokesperson Zeynel Emre denied the allegations, calling them an “open slander.” www.ortadogugazetesi.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Emir Sarıgül alleged a dispute with his father regarding his mother's inheritance. www.izgazete.net · www.hedefhalk.com · www.habervitrini.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 4 SOURCES] Emir Sarıgül allegedly claimed his father gave an additional 100,000 USD to Özgür Özel hidden in a gift package containing scarves. www.izgazete.net · www.hedefhalk.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The number of suspects arrested in the Istanbul money laundering investigation has reached 24. gazeteyenisoz.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Emir Sarıgül claimed his father allegedly provided 250,000 USD or Euro for a party bus sound system. www.yenimesaj.com.tr · www.aksam.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr