# Greece-Turkey dispute over businessman extradition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-turkey-dispute-over-businessman-extradition
> Updated: 2026-10-12T12:08:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-police-arrest-six-suspects-in-kidnapping-and-198000-robbery

### 2026-10-10: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-denies-arrest-of-businessman-linked-to-istanbul-corruption-probe

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