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Legal investigations into Mustafa Sarıgül

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2026-11-03 08:01 UTC → 2026-11-06 09:06 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Turkish lawmaker Mustafa Sarıgül continues to face legal challenges involving financial misconduct and money laundering. The investigation, led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, examines claims that Sarıgül used illicit funds from zoning projects during his tenure as Mayor of Şişli to fund real estate and tourism investments. Previous arrests include his sons, Ömer and Emir Sarıgül, his former wife, Aylin Kotil, and journalist Murat Ağırel. New developments in the money laundering probe include testimony from Emir Sarıgül, who allegedly claimed that his father delivered a total of 350,000 dollars to YENİ Party leader Özgür Özel in multiple installments. These allegations suggest that 250,000 dollars were allegedly left in Özel’s vehicle at a restaurant in Ümitköy for party furnishings, while another 100,000 dollars was allegedly delivered inside a gift box containing two scarves. YENİ Party spokesperson Zeynel Emre has denied these allegations, describing them as ~~baseless and stating~~ baseless. Following these controversies, Mustafa Sarıgül announced his resignation from the ~~party will pursue legal action. While some reports suggested a file was opened against Özgür Özel following this testimony, prosecution sources have reportedly denied that such a file~~ YENİ Party. The scope of the probe has ~~been initiated. This follows earlier allegations involving~~ since expanded significantly. A secret witness, codenamed “A3M2LK48,” has alleged that the ~~illegal transfer of 100 million euros abroad,~~ Sarıgül family holds a ~~1.5~~ hidden 50 percent stake in the 150 million euro ~~boat sale, and~~ Titanic Deluxe Hotel in Antalya. This has led to the surrender of Mehmet Aygün, Chairman of Titanic Hotels, following an arrest warrant. Additionally, prosecutors are examining claims ~~by witness Cihan Tunç~~ that ~~cash~~ the Altınbaş family network was ~~converted into gold and diamonds~~ used to ~~be transported~~ launder approximately 600 million euros in bribes. Authorities have also appointed a trustee to ~~Switzerland via private jets. Following~~ the ~~initial controversies, Mustafa~~ Şişli Vocational School, an institution co-founded by Sarıgül, following allegations from two German citizens regarding the misuse of investment contracts and large-scale money laundering. As of November 2026, 28 people remain in custody. While Sarıgül ~~announced~~ retains parliamentary immunity, his ~~resignation from~~ personal file has been forwarded to the ~~YENİ Party.~~ Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to initiate procedures to lift that immunity.

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