11.09.2025 07:50
An operation was launched against Can Holding by the Küçükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on the grounds of establishing a criminal organization, smuggling, fraud, and money laundering. A detention order was issued for 10 senior executives of the holding, including Mehmet Şakir Can, Kemal Can, and Kenan Tekdağ.
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The Istanbul Küçükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued detention warrants for 8 people, including Can Holding executives Mehmet Şakir Can, Kemal Can, and Kenan Tekdağ. A total of 121 companies, including Habertürk and Show TV, which are part of the holding, were seized.
THE ALLEGATIONS ARE VERY SERIOUS
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has charged the detained individuals with "establishing a criminal organization," "smuggling," "fraud," and "money laundering."
121 COMPANIES SEIZED
As part of the investigation, 121 companies under Can Holding were placed under state supervision by court order. Habertürk and Show TV were among the seized companies.
In the early hours of the morning, gendarmerie teams conducted simultaneous searches at the Can Holding Headquarters and its affiliated companies.
TRANSFER FROM CİNER TO CAN GROUP
Turgay Ciner transferred all his shares, including those of Habertürk and Show TV, to Can Group in December 2024 and withdrew from the media sector. At that time, a statement from Can Holding said, "Our investments in the media sector will be carried out under the leadership of Mehmet Kenan Tekdağ."
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