17.07.2025 14:03
The former president of the foundation, Şeref Ateş, who is alleged to have embezzled over 300 million lira through fake invoices at the Yunus Emre Institute and has an arrest warrant issued against him, was detained at Esenboğa Airport. Additionally, it has been revealed that Ateş opened 73 bank accounts in his name and the names of his relatives.
Former President of the Yunus Emre Institute, Şeref Ateş, who has an arrest warrant against him, was captured and taken into custody at Esenboğa Airport as part of the investigation initiated by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding allegations that the foundation was harmed due to irregular transactions conducted within the Yunus Emre Foundation.
THE DIMENSION OF THE FRAUD IS 300 MILLION TL
In the investigation initiated due to allegations of corruption at the Yunus Emre Institute, which operates to promote the Turkish language, it has been determined that the scale of the fraud committed by suspects who established 6 shell companies and transferred the foundation's funds to these companies is over 300 million lira according to initial findings. The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation based on allegations that the institution was harmed by fake invoices obtained from these shell companies.
17 SUSPECTS HAD BEEN CAPTURED
Raids were conducted at the addresses of suspects, including former president Şeref Ateş and former managers and employees. While Şeref Ateş was not found at home, the other 17 suspects were captured and taken into custody. Additionally, 1458 bank accounts, 20 cryptocurrency accounts, and 3 safe deposit boxes belonging to 11 individuals accused in the investigation and their relatives were seized.
FORMER PRESIDENT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT THE AIRPORT
Former president Şeref Ateş, who made a multimillion-dollar fraud, was taken into custody at Esenboğa Airport. It was revealed that Ateş had opened 73 bank accounts in his name and the names of his relatives.