Turkish Probe Uncovers Billion‑Lira Money Flow and Undeclared Foreign Aid in Ahbap Charity

A joint investigation by MASAK, the Tax Inspection Board, Istanbul police and independent experts revealed massive financial irregularities surrounding the Ahbap Derneği. The reports detail billions of Turkish lira moving through companies linked to Berkant Acil, including "Koşan Adam Müzik Yapım" and "Koşan Trade," with transaction volumes reaching 10 billion TL in 2025.

Yeliz Kaya, who held no formal position in the charity, is accused of executing 100 property transfers and handling 5 billion TL in 2024, 10 billion TL in 2025 and 4 billion TL in 2026, as well as a suspicious $1.5 million dollar transfer to Acil’s account. The audit also uncovered a chain of payments from municipalities to a front company, Sur Müzik, and further to Acil’s accounts, suggesting a “pool account” used for cash withdrawals. Additionally, irregularities were identified in the Şile Bezi Festival procurement, with fake invoices inflating costs.

The findings point to potential money‑laundering activities, undeclared overseas donations, and a network of shell companies funneling charitable donations into personal and commercial accounts.