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Melis Sütşurup Sandal and father face arrest warrants in Turkish fund probe
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting a major investigation into capital market transactions, involving charges of money laundering and financing terrorism. The probe has led to arrest warrants for Melis Sütşurup Sandal and her father, Cihan Sütşurup, as well as the seizure of their assets and bank accounts.
Turkish media reports allege that Melis Sütşurup Sandal withdrew or redirected approximately 11.1 billion TL (roughly 197 million euros) from liquidated funds over a three-month period. Defense lawyers have denied these claims, asserting that the figure represents the total volume of automated financial transactions rather than misappropriated funds. They further stated that Melis is currently in Dubai for her child's education.
The investigation has also resulted in asset freezes for 42 individuals and various entities. Additionally, the assets of Mustafa Yazıcı, son of AKP official Hayati Yazıcı, have been subject to precautionary measures.
Famous Turkish singer Mustafa Sandal has publicly addressed the situation, stating he has no financial partnership or business connection with his wife, Melis, regarding these funds. He emphasized that his sole source of income for the past 33 years has been music.
Entities
Borsa İstanbul · Cihan Sütşurup · Dubai · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Melis Sütşurup Sandal · Mustafa Sandal · Turkey
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Melis Sütşurup Sandal denied the 11 billion TL withdrawal claim, stating she is a victim of the fund crisis. www.gazetepencere.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.borsaningundemi.com · www.mynet.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The investigation is being conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Bureau for the Investigation of Crimes of Financing Terrorism and Money Laundering. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.gazetepencere.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksam.com.tr · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mustafa Sandal stated he has no financial partnership or business involvement with his wife, Melis Sütşurup Sandal. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.karar.com · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mustafa Sandal clarified that his residency in Dubai is due to his stepson's education and his status as a spouse. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.karar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The prosecutor's office requested asset freezes for 106 individuals and organizations as part of the investigation. www.haberaktuel.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Asset freezes have been applied to 42 real persons involved in the investigation. www.gazetepencere.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.borsaningundemi.com · www.diken.com.tr · www.haberaktuel.com · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Arrest warrants were issued for Melis Sütşurup Sandal and her father, Cihan Sütşurup. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.diken.com.tr · kibrisgazetesi.com · www.magazinkolik.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] It is alleged that Melis Sütşurup Sandal withdrew 11,126,528,163 TL from liquidated funds. www.gazetepencere.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.borsaningundemi.com · www.diken.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Melis Sütşurup Sandal denies the 11 billion TL withdrawal figure and claims she is a victim of the fund crisis. www.mynet.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.diken.com.tr · prv.mk · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Arrest warrants have been issued for Melis Sütşurup Sandal and Cihan Sütşurup. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.diken.com.tr · kibrisgazetesi.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Mustafa Sandal stated he has no financial partnership with his wife regarding these funds. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.karar.com · www.haberturk.com · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Assets belonging to Melis Sütşurup Sandal and Cihan Sütşurup have been seized. www.manisahaberleri.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.diken.com.tr · kibrisgazetesi.com · www.magazinkolik.com · +3 more