02.06.2026 14:21
Witness Enis Uludemir, who was revealed to have testified last month as part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, made striking allegations about CHP Group Chairman Özgür Özel. In his testimony, Uludemir put forward various claims regarding FETÖ connections, money flows, election support, and attempts to pressure him.
It has been alleged that witness Enis Uludemir, who reportedly gave a new statement last month within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Organized Crimes Bureau, included various claims targeting CHP Group Chairman Özgür Özel in his statements.
CLAIM OF FETÖ LIST IN THE STATEMENT
According to the claim, witness Enis Uludemir, who stated that he operated as a businessperson in Manisa, recounted that he previously played an active role in the FETÖ structure and directly witnessed the organization's political planning. The witness alleged that in a list he claimed was prepared in 2008, Özgür Özel's name appeared with the note "pharmacist," and that he himself created this entry. It was claimed that the prepared list was transmitted to the organization's overseas structure.
CLAIM OF ELECTION SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Uludemir claimed in his statement that FETÖ supported Özgür Özel in past election processes. The witness also alleged that some membership efforts previously reflected in the public were directed by the organization.
During the same process, it was among the claims that propaganda activities aimed at directing public opinion were also organized.
CLAIM OF MUSTAFA ÖZCAN AND MONEY TRAFFIC
Witness Uludemir recalled Özgür Özel's post-election statement, "We gained 250 members," and claimed that these individuals were people determined under FETÖ's direction. He said that among these individuals were names later prosecuted for membership in the organization.
In his statement, the witness claimed that according to information he said he obtained from organization-linked sources abroad, Mustafa Özcan, who is alleged to have taken over the organization after Fetullah Gülen, manages the European structure and that there was contact between him and Özgür Özel during this process. Uludemir alleged that he received information about a money transfer occurring during a meeting claimed to have taken place in Germany.
HE CLAIMED HE WAS PRESSURED TO CHANGE HIS STATEMENT
Uludemir claimed that certain individuals contacted him due to his previous statements. The witness alleged that he was offered 2.5 million TL and a job opportunity in exchange for changing his statement, and was threatened after refusing.
CLAIM OF "MONEY BROUGHT IN SUITCASES"
The witness also claimed that two suitcases full of money, said to be used for election efforts, were brought during a meeting.
While all statements alleged to be in the investigation file consist of witness accounts, there is no finalized decision by judicial authorities regarding these claims. It is stated that the allegations will be evaluated during the investigation process.