14.11.2026 18:11
Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül made his first comprehensive statement after the money laundering investigation in which his family was also named and the various allegations that came to public attention about him. Sarıgül, who argued that he had been declared guilty in advance, drew attention to the presumption of innocence and the right not to be stigmatized, and reacted to media organizations. Emphasizing that the allegations against him have not been finalized by a judicial decision, Sarıgül said, “I too am entrusted to our state and our justice.”
Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül broke his silence after the allegations that came to the agenda about him. Drawing attention to the presumption of innocence and the right not to be tarnished, Sarıgül argued that some media members were trying to declare him guilty in advance. Stating that the process would work for him in the same way it works for everyone, Sarıgül used the statements, “I have not sought, do not seek, and will not seek a refuge other than my state, my homeland, and justice.”
“THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE IS ALSO MY RIGHT”
Sharing with the public his statement regarding the allegations against him, Sarıgül emphasized that the presumption of innocence and the right not to be tarnished apply to everyone.
Claiming that some media members withheld these rights from him, Sarıgül stated that an attempt was being made to create an opinion based on allegations and slander.
Sarıgül used the following statements in his statement:
“The presumption of innocence and the right not to be tarnished are everyone’s right.
This right exists precisely to prevent being declared guilty in advance, as is being done to me these days.
By some media members, this right is deliberately being withheld from me, and for this purpose, an attempt is being made to create an opinion about me—based on allegations and slander.
Justice is being determined at the screen and keyboard. This situation has come to threaten the objectivity of the law and the manifestation of justice.”
“I TOO AM ENTRUSTED TO OUR STATE AND OUR JUSTICE”
Stating that he did not want being an MP to create a privilege for him, Sarıgül expressed that the legal process should be conducted within the framework of principles applicable to everyone.
Sarıgül included the following words in the continuation of his statement:
“Regardless of their identity, the honor, dignity, prestige, reputation, and legal rights of our 86 million citizens are entrusted to our state and our justice.
I too am entrusted to our state and our justice.
Let my being an MP alarm no one; the process will work for me just as it has worked in similar situations.
Let the executioners of dignity who violate the fundamental principles of law and my personal rights know that;
I have not sought, do not seek, and will not seek a refuge other than my state, my homeland, and justice.
Respectfully announced to the public.”