26.07.2026 14:20
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek spoke on a live broadcast about the investigation into the Ahbap Association, where Haluk Levent was detained. Stating that the operation related to Ahbap was initiated after the detention of Levent's brother, Berkant Acil, in an operation targeting the Şile Municipality, Gürlek said, 'The Ahbap investigation began with the detention of Haluk Levent's brother. The investigation may expand. There are incredible promissory notes.'
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek made important statements regarding the investigation into the Ahbap Association. Gürlek stated that the investigation began with the detention of Haluk Levent's brother, Berkant Acil, within the scope of the Şile Municipality operation, and indicated that the process could expand further.
STATEMENT FROM JUSTICE MINISTER GÜRLEK ON "AHBAP"
Speaking on a TRT News live broadcast, Gürlek stated that a significant amount of promissory notes were found in the examinations, and that the findings and financial movements in the file were being meticulously reviewed. Minister Gürlek said: "The Ahbap investigation started with the detention of Haluk Levent's brother. After the Şile Municipality investigation, a MASAK report was prepared.
It was determined that $245 million was collected for the Ahbap Association during the earthquake period.
"HALUK LEVENT WAS PLANNING TO ESCAPE TO THE GREEK ISLANDS"
Haluk Levent was attempting to flee and moved to go abroad in a panic. Haluk Levent was planning to escape to the Greek islands by boat from İzmir. While trying to leave the country on July 12, he learned of the travel ban. When he turned off his phone, our prosecutors took action. They took Haluk Levent on Sunday.
"AHBAP INVESTIGATION MAY EXPAND"
The Ahbap investigation may expand. There are incredible promissory notes. Using citizens' charity money for gambling and betting is a crime.
There is a very large organization here. Haluk Levent has 41 companies. There are fund transfers and real estate transfers. Many of our citizens have filed complaints against Haluk Levent. The investigation continues. Statements are being taken from those who directed our citizens with tweets."