Ahbap Derneği investigation draws Turkish celebrities to testify

Ahbap Derneği Haluk Levent Feyza Altun Mahsun Kırmızıgül Gülben Ergen

Turkey’s Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the Ahbap Derneği charity for alleged financial misconduct linked to disaster‑relief donations. The probe has examined bank transfers, high‑value payments, property deals and container purchases. A fourth‑wave operation added 13 arrests, bringing the total number of detainees to 28.

Several high‑profile figures have been summoned to give statements, including singer‑actress Gülben Ergen, filmmaker Mahsun Kırmızıgül, journalist Uğur Dündar, actress Elçin Sangu and rock musician Hayko Cepkin. Lawyer Feyza Altun testified that she never organised a donation call, made no monetary contribution to Ahbap and regrets earlier praise of the charity. Mahsun Kırmızıgül said he helped Haluk Levent during past hardships and participated in 2023 earthquake relief but did not donate personally. Ergen announced she will freeze her X account after completing her testimony.

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Ahbap Derneği · Feyza Altun · Gülben Ergen · Haluk Levent · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Mahsun Kırmızıgül · Uğur Dündar

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[● 6 SOURCES] Lawyer Feyza Altun testified that she never organised a donation call, had no financial relationship with Ahbap Derneği and called her earlier praise a mistake. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.mynet.com · beyazgazete.com · www.gercekgundem.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Investigators are scrutinising Ahbap’s bank transfers, high‑value payments, property transactions and container purchases for possible irregularities. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · boldmedya.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haksozhaber.net · www.sozcu.com.tr
[● 8 SOURCES] Mahsun Kırmızıgül said he helped Haluk Levent during past hardships, took part in 2023 earthquake relief activities, but did not personally donate any money. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.mynet.com · www.gercekgundem.com · boldmedya.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The fourth‑wave operation resulted in 13 additional arrests, raising the total number of detainees to 28. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · boldmedya.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberts.com · www.f5haber.com · +1 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Journalist Uğur Dündar, singer Gülben Ergen, actress Elçin Sangu and rock musician Hayko Cepkin were summoned to give statements. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · www.medyahaber.com · beyazgazete.com · boldmedya.com · www.haberaktuel.com · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Gülben Ergen announced she will freeze her X (Twitter) account after completing her statement in the Ahbap case. www.medyahaber.com
[● 16 SOURCES] Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating Ahbap Derneği for alleged financial misconduct related to disaster‑relief donations. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.mynet.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · www.medyahaber.com · beyazgazete.com · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Ahbap investigation includes allegations that the charity used donation funds for personal debts and property deals. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · boldmedya.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haksozhaber.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Haluk Levent is the founder of Ahbap Derneği. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr · boldmedya.com