06.05.2026 17:51
A.Ü., who was tried for fraud because he gave his IBAN to a friend, spent 2.5 years in prison with his 71-year-old father; although the real suspect emerged later, he continues his struggle for life with 20 case files and hundreds of thousands of liras in damages.
A.Ü., living in Eskişehir, claimed that the IBAN numbers he gave to a coworker in 2020 were used in fraud without his knowledge. He stated that during the process, 20 separate criminal cases were filed against him, and he entered prison with his 71-year-old father.
“MY ACCOUNT IS BLOCKED,” HE SAID, AND GAVE THE IBAN
A.Ü., living in Polatlı district of Ankara, allegedly gave both his own and his father’s account information after a coworker at the same workplace asked for his IBAN, saying “My account is blocked.” Stating that he delivered the money that came into the accounts to his friend without any benefit, A.Ü. said that a lawsuit was later filed on the grounds that these accounts were used in fraud.
HE STAYED IN PRISON FOR 2.5 YEARS
A.Ü. and his 71-year-old father were arrested and sent to prison as part of the lawsuits filed. While the father and son stayed in prison for a total of 2.5 years, they spent 1 year of this period in the same ward at Eskişehir H-Type Closed Penitentiary Institution.
THE REAL SUSPECT WAS IDENTIFIED LATER
According to A.Ü., as a result of a voice recording submitted by one of the fraud victims and subsequent analyses, it was revealed that the person who requested the IBAN was the real suspect. While the court issued an arrest warrant for this person, A.Ü. and his father were released.
20 CASES, 400 THOUSAND TL DEBT
Stating that there are still 20 open cases against them despite their release, A.Ü. stated that the total amount of damages is approximately 400 thousand TL. He said that due to the open cases, he faces the possibility of a prison sentence of 15 to 20 years.
“WE COULDN’T PROVE OUR INNOCENCE”
Describing his experience, A.Ü. said, “I took and gave the money without gaining any benefit, but we couldn’t prove our innocence. In the courts, due to his criminal record, we were convicted under the belief that ‘he did it’.”
FATHER CLAIMS THREATS
The 71-year-old father, A.Ü., also claimed that he was threatened after providing the IBAN information. Claiming that the suspects told him, “If you give our names, we’ll start with your grandchild,” the father said he handed over the bank cards out of fear.
“NO ONE SHOULD TRUST ANYONE”
Stating that their lives were turned upside down due to what they experienced, A.Ü. warned, “My wife and father are devastated. My appeal to everyone is, no one should trust anyone.”