Alihan Kuriş investigation targets financial network in Turkey

Alihan Kuriş money laundering Ankara prosecutor financial crime Süleymancılar

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a large-scale investigation into a criminal organization allegedly led by Alihan Kuriş. The operation, which spanned 17 provinces, targeted 123 addresses, including 43 individual locations and 80 locations associated with 33 companies.

Authorities have issued detention warrants for 49 individuals, with at least 37 suspects already taken into custody. Nine suspects are believed to be located abroad. The investigation focuses on charges including money laundering, defrauding public institutions, and violations of the Tax Procedure Law.

Financial investigations by MASAK suggest that over 100 billion TL has been moved abroad through various companies and individuals linked to the organization. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek clarified that the operation is strictly targeting a financial structure and is not directed against any specific religious community or civil society organization. The investigation is also examining potential international connections, including ties to foreign intelligence and international money transfers.

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Ahmet Gökçen · Akın Gürlek · Alihan Kuriş · Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Ankara Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Germany · MASAK · Mustafa Çiftçi · Süleymancı · Süleymancılar

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[DISPUTED] As of the latest reports, 33 suspects have been detained in connection with the Alihan Kuriş investigation. www.mersinhaber.com · www.haberankara.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
[● 7 SOURCES] The operation is targeting a financial structure rather than a religious view or community. www.turkgun.com · www.sonhavadis.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
[● 11 SOURCES] The investigation includes charges of money laundering, defrauding public institutions, and violating the Tax Procedure Law. www.haberankara.com · www.mersinhaber.com · stockholmcf.org · turkishminute.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Nine suspects involved in the investigation are believed to be located abroad. www.haberankara.com · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
[● 13 SOURCES] The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into a criminal organization led by Alihan Kuriş. www.haberankara.com · www.mersinhaber.com · stockholmcf.org · turkishminute.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com · +6 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Police conducted searches at 43 individual locations and 80 locations associated with 33 companies. stockholmcf.org · turkishminute.com · www.ortadogugazetesi.com · noktahaberyorum.com · www.haberankara.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] MASAK reports indicate financial transactions exceeding 100 billion TL are under scrutiny. noktahaberyorum.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.haber7.com