11.05.2025 10:41
In Şişli, the last video shared on WhatsApp by Erol Eğrek, who lost his life after being assaulted in front of the Çalık Holding building while trying to receive his 10-year compensation, has emerged. In the video, Eğrek states, "I have no bad intentions in my actions or deeds. I am seeking my rights. I do not want any extra money, charity, or donations."
To receive his 10-year compensation, Erol Eğrek went to the Çalık Holding building in Şişli yesterday afternoon with his licensed firearm, wanting to meet with company officials.
HE PUT THE GUN TO HIS HEAD
When his request was not met, Eğrek fired three shots into a flowerpot in front of the building with his gun. As security personnel and bodyguards approached, Eğrek put the gun to his head.
THEY BEAT HIM WITH KICKS AND PUNCHES
After intervening, the security personnel and bodyguards beat the 49-year-old man with kicks and punches. Eğrek, who was taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries, could not be saved despite all medical interventions.
4 OF THE SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
After the police teams dispatched to the scene conducted their investigations, 6 bodyguards were taken into custody in connection with the incident. Of the 6 suspects sent to the courthouse, 4 were arrested and sent to prison for the crime of 'intentional murder'. 2 suspects were released under judicial control conditions.
"I HAVE NO MALICIOUS INTENT, I AM SEEKING MY RIGHTS"
After the incident, the last video that Erol Eğrek shared on WhatsApp before his death emerged. In the video, Eğrek states, "The company I used to work for, Çalık Holding in Turkmenistan, I have a compensation claim that I have been struggling with for 10 years. You will learn the details, the reasons why I cannot receive it, the reasons for it not being given. You will learn everything that has happened to me. I have no malicious intent in my actions. I am seeking my rights. I do not want any extra money, charity, or grants. Just give me my compensation rights, that's all. This is the situation."
"THEY KILLED HIM AND SENT HIM AWAY"
Speaking to the press about his brother's death, Erol Eğrek's brother said, "They killed him and sent him away. He had no intention to harm anyone; he did it to make a statement. They beat him until he died. Human life should not be this cheap."