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Alihan Kuriş and criminal organization targeted in 17-province operation
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a large-scale operation against a criminal organization allegedly led by Alihan Kuriş, associated with the Süleymancılar group. The operation, spanning 17 provinces including Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya, involved searches at 43 residential addresses and 80 locations belonging to 33 companies.
Authorities have issued detention orders for 49 suspects, with 30 individuals, including Kuriş, already taken into custody. Investigations are focusing on charges including establishing and managing a criminal organization, money laundering, defrauding public institutions, and tax law violations. Notably, former HSK member Prof. Dr. Ahmet Gökçen was among those detained.
A Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) report indicates that over 100 billion TL was transferred abroad through companies linked to the organization. In response to suspected money laundering, authorities have appointed trustees to several companies and seized various assets. During searches, law enforcement also recovered unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and significant amounts of cash.
Entities
Abdullah Öcalan · Ahmet Gökçen · Alihan Kuriş · Ankara Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Galatasaray · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Istanbul Justice Palace · MASAK · Muzaffer Şirin · Prof. Dr. Ahmet Gökçen · Süleymancılar · Turkey
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Şirin stated that the large amounts of cash and foreign currency found at his home were personal savings and wedding gifts. www.gzt.com · www.son.tv
- [● 16 SOURCES] Muzaffer Şirin is under investigation for illegal betting and sports-related crimes. www.haber16.com · www.gzt.com · www.son.tv · www.yenimesaj.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Muzaffer Şirin was placed under house arrest and banned from traveling abroad. www.haber16.com · www.konhaber.com · www.yenimesaj.com.tr
- [● 6 SOURCES] The investigation includes charges of spreading misleading information to the public. www.yenimesaj.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Şirin claimed he purchased the unlicensed handgun for self-defense against drug dealers in the stands. www.haber16.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities seized an unlicensed handgun, 141 bullets, and four ballistic vests from Şirin's home.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Şirin shouted slogans for Abdullah Öcalan's freedom while being transported to the courthouse.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police seized approximately 12.4 million TL worth of gold and jewelry during a search of Şirin's residence. www.gzt.com · www.son.tv
- [DISPUTED] A total of 49 suspects were detained during the operation. www.takvim.com.tr · www.aydinses.com · www.kocaelizirve.com · www.ilgazetesi.com.tr · www.ardahanhaber.com.tr · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] More than 100 billion TL was transferred abroad through companies linked to the criminal organization. www.takvim.com.tr · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.bursatv.com.tr · www.ilgazetesi.com.tr · bizimtv.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Authorities appointed trustees to companies suspected of laundering black money. www.takvim.com.tr · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.ilgazetesi.com.tr · www.sozcu.com.tr · www.gazetezebra.com.tr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Muzaffer Şirin, known as Sebahattin Şirin, was detained in connection with illegal betting and sports-related crimes. www.haber16.com