19.10.2026 00:30
YENİ Party Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül made a statement regarding the arrest warrant issued for his son Emir Sarıgül within the scope of the investigation that began on October 16. Sarıgül announced that his son went to the police headquarters together with his lawyer who came from abroad; he argued that the documents submitted by the individuals who caused the investigation were fake and that there was no public loss.
(ANKARA)
- YENİ Party Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül made a statement regarding the arrest warrant issued for his son Emir Sarıgül: "The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to be tarnished are necessary for everyone. Protecting these principles and rights is in everyone's interest. My son Emir Sarıgül, after his lawyer arrived from abroad, went to the police station together with his lawyer."
ARGUED THERE WAS NO PUBLIC HARM
YENİ Party MP Mustafa Sarıgül announced that his son Emir Sarıgül went to the police station with his lawyer within the scope of the investigation being conducted. In a statement on his social media account, Sarıgül noted:
"Regarding the investigation that began on October 16, 2026, I would like to state the following in order to inform the public correctly: Public power is exercised by public officials. Mustafa Sarıgül is not a public official but an elected MP. He is an opposition MP. He has no public power that he uses or will use. There is no public harm caused by the meetings held with the persons who led to the opening of the investigation. No public tender, land, credit, etc. was given to these persons. No such promise was made. The only party harmed in this matter is me and my family. Discussions were held with the persons who caused the investigation to be opened, with the thought of 'Can we bring investment to Turkey?' When it was understood—albeit late—that these persons' investment projects were fabricated and intended for fraud, contact was cut off.
CLAIMED THE DOCUMENTS WERE FORGED
The documents, contracts, bank receipts, and notary certifications put forward by the persons who caused the investigation to be opened are forged and fabricated. Our lawyers will share all relevant information and documents with the investigating authorities. When these persons could not get results from the blackmail they carried out directly and indirectly, they contacted journalist Murat Ağırel to strengthen this blackmail with public pressure. Because Mr. Ağırel wanted to examine and verify the claims and documents that reached him, to listen to the parties, and approached them with suspicion, they filed a complaint against family members and journalist Murat Ağırel with the Financial Crimes Unit. During this investigation, it was determined that some news websites and social media accounts published a prejudgment or false news into circulation on the internet, and then hundreds of news sites shared them with the same headline and content.
I thank the news websites, newspapers, and television channels that did not use these untrue news items or information without confirming them. As a person who throughout his life has not slung mud at a single person or institution and has not departed from political and social courtesy, I appeal to the public's common sense: Justice is the foundation of the state. No one should be subjected to discrimination or injustice because of their surname. No one should be accused in advance just because they have a well-known surname. Courts decide what the crime is, by whom it was committed, and what its punishment is. Everyone is innocent until this decision becomes final. Showing respect for people's honor, dignity, and reputation is both a moral obligation and a legal responsibility. The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to be tarnished are necessary for everyone. Protecting these principles and rights is in everyone's interest. My son Emir Sarıgül, after his lawyer arrived from abroad, went to the police station together with his lawyer. Respectfully announced to the public."