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2 clusters · 11 sources · 3 days · First seen 17 days ago · Last updated 15 days ago

Greece-Turkey dispute over businessman extradition

Overview

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Greece and Turkey concerning Murat Gülibrahimoglu, a businessman linked to a corruption investigation involving the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

While Turkish media outlets reported that Gülibrahimoglu was arrested on October 2, Greek authorities have categorically denied these claims. The Greek Ministry of Migration and the Hellenic Police stated that the businessman is not being detained and that no active Interpol Red Notice exists for him.

Greek officials clarified that Gülibrahimoglu has been in Greece since July 14, 2026, and has filed an official request for international protection, citing political persecution by Turkish authorities. While his asylum application is under evaluation, Turkey has submitted documentation to request his extradition through the Istanbul 33rd Criminal Court.

Entities

Murat Gülibrahimoğlu · Istanbul · Adem D. · Başakşehir · Ekrem İmamoğlu

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Adem D. was kidnapped by suspects posing as police officers.
[● 3 SOURCES] Suspects used fake police IDs to intercept the victim in Sarıyer.
[● 3 SOURCES] The victim was forced to transfer 38,000 dollars worth of cryptocurrency.
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspects installed a GPS device on the victim's car to track him.
[● 2 SOURCES] Suspects stole a luxury watch valued at 150,000 dollars.
[● 2 SOURCES] The kidnappers demanded a 2 million dollar ransom.
[● 2 SOURCES] Six suspects were detained during a police operation.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized a police vest, radios, and unlicensed firearms during the raid.

Timeline

15 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Turkey reports kidnapping of businessman and various criminal arrests
Turkish authorities have responded to various crimes, including the kidnapping of a businessman in Istanbul by fake police, a violent encounter with a drunk driver in Kayseri, and a theft arrest in Adana.
17 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Greece denies arrest of businessman linked to Istanbul corruption probe
Greece denies Turkish reports that businessman Murat Gülibrahimoglu has been arrested, clarifying he is in Greece seeking asylum and is not subject to an active Interpol Red Notice.

Sources

anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · avrupagazete.co.uk · aydinlik.com.tr · basakgazetesi.com · gzt.com · haberport.com · press-gr.com · sondakika.com · yenialanya.com · yenisafak.com · zougla.gr