29.05.2026 10:51
Nuray Başaran, a former advisor to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, made striking claims about Özgür Özel during a broadcast. Başaran stated that two separate investigations would be launched against Özel within a short period, alleging that the Kılıçdaroğlu administration would not oppose the parliamentary files brought to the Assembly, and that Özel's immunity would be lifted along with some other CHP members.
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated as the Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) by court decision, saw his former press advisor Nuray Başaran make allegations that shook the agenda during a live broadcast.
Here are the striking details from Başaran's statements:
Başaran claimed that the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) reports on the "irregularity" allegations at the CHP's 38th Ordinary Congress held on November 4-5, 2023, have been completed.
According to the claim:
- It was determined that the money spent during and after the congress was transferred to accounts controlled by Özgür Özel's administration through 143 different companies via Cyprus.
- It was alleged that the first investigation into Özgür Özel would be launched shortly due to this financial activity.
SECOND WAVE: FETÖ INVESTIGATION
Another allegation put forward by Nuray Başaran involves charges of membership in a terrorist organization. Başaran argued that a second investigation against Özgür Özel is on the way, on the grounds that he is linked to FETÖ.
IS AN IMMUNITY CRISIS AT THE DOOR IN THE PARLIAMENT?
Stating that the files concerning both Özgür Özel and some CHP deputies will be brought to the Turkish Grand National Assembly General Assembly in the coming months, Başaran made another claim that would fundamentally shake the party's internal balance: "The Kılıçdaroğlu administration will not oppose the files brought to the Parliament. Kılıçdaroğlu and the CHP deputies supporting him will take a stance in favor of lifting the parliamentary immunity of Özgür Özel and the other named deputies."
EYES ON ÖZGÜR ÖZEL'S CAMP
After these latest allegations, which have exploded in the corridors, no official statement has yet been made from Özgür Özel's side or the official CHP administration.