22.05.2026 20:40
As the Gülistan Doku investigation enters a new phase, an interview given abroad by the fugitive suspect Umut Altaş has prompted security units into action. Following Altaş's statements, who is sought via a red notice, international contacts have been accelerated, and the interview content has been included in the investigation file and shared with relevant authorities. Altaş's remarks about returning to Turkey and sharing what he knows with the judiciary have drawn attention.
A notable development occurred in the Gülistan Doku investigation, which is closely followed by the public. Following the directive of Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, efforts to capture fugitive suspect Umut Altaş, who is wanted with a red notice, have been accelerated. Authorities have also included the suspect's interview abroad in the scope of the investigation.
ACTION TAKEN AFTER THE INTERVIEW
According to information obtained, open-source research revealed that Umut Altaş, wanted with a red notice, gave an interview to 24 TV and Akşam newspaper.
It was reported that Altaş, speaking to Akşam Newspaper's Washington Representative Yavuz Atalay, denied the accusations but stated he was aware of the red notice issued against him and intended to return to Turkey.
SHARED WITH INTERNATIONAL UNITS
It was learned that authorities forwarded the relevant interview link to the US Interpol Unit, FBI liaison officer, and the Interpol General Secretariat's Fugitive Investigation Support Unit (FIS) for evaluation.
CLAIMS DREW ATTENTION
Umut Altaş, reported to be in New York, USA, claimed during the interview that Türkay Sonel confessed to committing the murder.
Altaş also alleged that he had several phone conversations with Türkay Sonel during his time in the US, stating he would no longer flee and would share all the information he knows with judicial authorities.