# Investigation of Mehmet Cemil Acar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-of-mehmet-cemil-acar
> Updated: 2026-09-22T12:22:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Mehmet Cemil Acar, the former department head of the State Airports Authority (DHMİ), was released from custody by the Ankara 89th Criminal Court of First Instance following allegations of bribery and corruption. Acar denied all charges, claiming the investigation was driven by certain bureaucrats and politicians. The court ordered his release under judicial control, including a ban on traveling abroad.

Shortly after his release, Acar was detained again by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with a separate investigation into allegations of laundering assets derived from crime. This follows previous searches in which authorities reportedly seized 26 kilograms of gold bullion, 1.32 million US dollars, and 121,000 euros from safes belonging to Acar.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Melek Karahan released from custody in Mardin

Melek Karahan, arrested in Mardin for allegedly disseminating misleading information about the 2016 coup attempt, has been released from custody pending her next hearing on October 6.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melek-karahan-released-from-custody-in-mardin

### 2026-09-21: Mehmet Cemil Acar released from custody then detained on new charges

Former DHMİ official Mehmet Cemil Acar was released from custody in a bribery case but was immediately detained again on new money laundering allegations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehmet-cemil-acar-released-from-custody-then-detained-on-new-charges

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