17.08.2026 08:20
The statement of Alihan Kuris, the leader of the Süleymancılar, who was arrested on charges of leading a criminal organization, money laundering, and fraud, has emerged. Declaring his monthly income as 380 thousand liras, Kuris said he had no phone line registered in his name and explained the gold in his home as 'wedding jewelry and family savings.' Denying all charges, Kuris said, 'I did not give orders or instructions to anyone.'
The testimony of Alihan Kuris, who was arrested on charges of money laundering, fraud, and establishing a criminal organization, has emerged within the scope of the investigation. Kuris, who completely rejected the accusations against him, made statements regarding his communication methods, assets, and his relationship with other individuals named in the investigation.
DOES NOT USE A PHONE
According to the news reported by A Haber, Kuris stated that he does not have a personal mobile phone line and that he communicates through the phones of family members. In his testimony, he said the following:
"There is no GSM line registered in my name. For transportation, I usually use the office line, but I don't remember it clearly right now."
RELATIONSHIP WITH MEHMET AKBACAKOGLU
Kuris claimed that he only superficially knew Mehmet Akbacakoglu, the owner of Ayakkabi Dunyasi, who was mentioned in the investigation. Stating that there was no commercial relationship between them, Kuris said, "I bought shoes from his shoe store twice; that's how I know him. Apart from that, I have no commercial relationship with him."
EMPHASIS ON "SOCIAL CIRCLE" FOR OTHER NAMES
Kuris also answered questions about whether he knew Mehmet Bozpinar, Suleyman Kahraman, Recep Okumuslar, and Nezih Murat Buyukgoze, who were named in the investigation. Stating that he had no commercial relationship with these individuals, he testified about Nezih Murat Buyukgoze, saying, "He is a respected elder; I know him from my social circle."
MONTHLY INCOME AND JEWELRY AT HOME
Kuris declared his monthly income as 380 thousand lira and explained the source of the gold and jewelry seized at his residence as "wedding gifts and family savings."
REJECTED THE ACCUSATIONS
Alihan Kuris, who rejected all accusations including leading a criminal organization, money laundering, and fraud, concluded his testimony by introducing himself and refuting the claims with the following words:
"I am Alihan Kuris, the grandson, heir, and representative of my grandfather, Hazrat Suleyman Hilmi Tunahan. Those who love him love me. I have given no orders or instructions to anyone."
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE INVESTIGATION
THE ORGANIZATION'S SECRET SOFTWARE DECODED
During contacts in Diyarbakir, Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci shared very important information about the operation with the public, revealing the organization's communication methods. Ciftci stated that following Alihan Kuris's takeover of the structure in 2016, significant movements of money and assets occurred. He noted that, similar to FETO's ByLock, this structure used a secret software named "Glooper" at the senior management level. According to Ciftci's statements, organization leaders could only access this special application through a three-stage high-security verification system.
A MASSIVE 70 MILLION EURO CENTER IN GERMANY
Another critical detail highlighted in Minister Ciftci's statements was the organization's foreign plans. Ciftci emphasized that the organization built a massive headquarters worth 70 million euros in Cologne, Germany, and that plans were made to move all activities there upon completion. Stating that this activity had long been carefully monitored by the state, Ciftci underlined that the operation targeted not religious people or religious communities, but entirely a profit-oriented criminal structure. NTV correspondent Mustafa Berber also confirmed in his broadcast details that the file focused not on social or religious activities, but on organized financial crimes and a hierarchical structure.
100 BILLION LIRA FOREIGN TRANSFER TRAFFIC AND THE ISRAEL TRACE
The investigation file also includes striking analyses prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). According to allegations, a massive amount exceeding 100 billion lira was transferred abroad through individuals and companies linked to the organization. It is stated that claims of Israel-linked movements in the money traffic are being meticulously investigated within the scope of the inquiry. The connection of unusual relationships between capital structures and cash movements to criminal proceeds will be clarified through judicial examinations to be conducted. Suspects face charges of corruption, money laundering, and irregularities involving billions of lira.
RAIDS IN 17 PROVINCES AND 200 KILOS OF GOLD
Operations conducted at 123 addresses across 17 provinces, centered in Ankara, also revealed the organization's financial and logistical power. It was determined that 80 of the searched addresses belonged to 33 different companies. During a search at a single address targeting fugitive Hilmi Tuna Kuris, 200 kilograms of unrefined gold bullion of unknown origin, with a market value of 1.34 billion lira, was seized. Additionally, in searches at other addresses, 20 unlicensed firearms were found in one house, and large amounts of foreign currency cash were confiscated at various points.
32 ARRESTS, HOUSE ARREST FOR FORMER HSK MEMBER
Following police procedures, 38 suspects were referred to the courthouse, and 32 of them, including organization leader Alihan Kuris, were arrested by court order and sent to prison. The judiciary imposed house arrest on six suspects. It was noteworthy that former Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) member Ahmet Gokcen was among those placed under house arrest.
It was announced that the other names arrested and sent to prison were Fahri Candemir, Suleyman Kahraman, Recep Okumuslar, Seref Toprak, Mehmet Hilmi Molla, Nezih Murat Buyukgoze, Metin Guer, Hilmi Senol, Suleyman Hilmi Dinc, Yunus Aslan, Muharrem Hilmi Akbulut, Mehmet Aksu, Muhammed Dag, Mehmet Bozpinar, Mehmet Akbacakoglu, Ahmet Simsek, Abdulkerim Emrah, Isa Cardak, Cevat Bagci, Zeki Altinel, Huseyin Turker, Mehmet Kurban, Mehmet Tekin, Mustafa Gokduman, Hamza Deniz, Kazim Per, Ahmet Ugur Pakcan, Ridvan Erdal, Zubeyr Ozcan, Hayrullah Uusl, and Muhammet Karakose. It was stated that, along with Ahmet Gokcen, the other names placed under house arrest were Yusuf Buyukgoze, Omer Yilmaz, Ahmet Efe, Selman Suleyman Keskeci, and Ismail Hakki Akgun.