12.07.2024 14:11
The couple Neslihan and İnanç Güngen, including the phenomenon Neslihan, were referred to the court within the framework of the investigation into money laundering and forgery of official documents. Neslihan Güngen, who smiled and posed during her arrest, couldn't hold back her tears while being taken to the court. It was determined that the Güngen couple, who had 746 complaints against them, had forged master and apprentice certificates and sold them to their own beauty centers for 20,000 TL, while charging 2,000 TL.
The investigation into 'money laundering' and 'forgery of official documents' initiated by the Küçükçekmece Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul resulted in the detention of 45 individuals, including influencers Neslihan and İnanç Güngen, who were subsequently referred to the court.
THEY FORGED MASTER AND APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATES
An investigation was launched against Neslihan and İnanç Güngen by the Küçükçekmece Public Prosecutor's Office for establishing and managing a criminal organization, money laundering, forgery of official documents, and aggravated fraud. The investigation revealed that the Güngen couple, who claimed to have 50 beauty salons nationwide, facilitated the opening of businesses for individuals who did not possess the necessary qualifications by issuing fake master and apprenticeship certificates.
THERE ARE 746 COMPLAINTS AGAINST THEM
It was revealed that Neslihan and İnanç Güngen caused 44 separate incidents of 'involuntary injury' nationwide with devices they produced in violation of regulations. Additionally, it was discovered that there were 746 similar complaints. Evidence suggested that the Güngen couple engaged in actions to launder the proceeds of fraud during agreements with other franchisees. As a result, an operational plan was developed, leading to the current investigation.
THEY ISSUED DOCUMENTS FOR 2,000 TL AND SOLD THEM FOR 20,000 TL
The suspects had fake master and apprenticeship certificates prepared for 2,000 TL by a person who specializes in forging documents in Ankara. They then sold these certificates to their franchisees for 20,000 TL. Correspondence with institutions such as the Ministry of National Education and Public Training Centers revealed that most of the franchisees did not have valid certificates registered in the system. Similarly, the Ministry of Health confirmed that there were no records of their products in the database. It was also discovered that customers who suffered negative health effects from services provided by Güngen's franchisees filed complaints against them, accusing Güngen of illegal machine sales.
THEY SOLD ORDINARY STRINGS AS 'YOUTH-ENHANCING THREADS'
Furthermore, it was discovered that ordinary yarns without any special properties were labeled with Neslim Güngen's brand and marketed as collagen thread treatments or youth-enhancing threads. Customers were deceived through this practice. The suspects also demanded large sums of money under the guise of name rights from individuals interested in franchising agreements. Payments were made through the transfer of movable or immovable properties rather than through banking channels.
THE VOLUME OF THEIR TRANSACTIONS AMOUNTED TO 1.5 BILLION TL
It was revealed that fake invoices were issued for fictitious commercial activities among the companies managed by Neslihan and İnanç Güngen. The total volume of transactions between these companies amounted to 1.5 billion TL. The unusual movement of funds was aimed at laundering the proceeds of crime. As a result of a simultaneous operation conducted at 134 addresses in 25 provinces, a total of 65 suspects, including Neslihan and İnanç Güngen, were apprehended and taken into custody.
TAX INSPECTOR WANTED TO HAVE AN OFF-THE-RECORD CONVERSATION WITH NESLIM GÜNGEN
During the investigation, it was discovered that a tax inspector assigned to prepare a technical tax report wanted to have an off-the-record conversation with the suspect Neslim Güngen regarding the report. As a result, an arrest warrant was issued for the inspector, and all of his assets were seized as part of the investigation.
A total of 45 individuals, including influencers Neslihan and İnanç Güngen, were referred to the court after being detained.