19.10.2026 09:40
A new operation was launched in the criminal organization investigation in which Alihan Kuriş, the leader of the community known as Süleymancılar, was arrested. Teams conducting simultaneous raids on 44 addresses in 12 provinces, centered in Ankara, caught 22 of the 38 suspects for whom detention orders had been issued. It was determined that 14 of the suspects were abroad, while efforts continue to capture 2 people.
A new operation was carried out in the criminal organization investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Alihan Kuriş and his associates. Within the scope of the investigation, in which many people, including Alihan Kuriş, the leader of the community known as Süleymancılar, were arrested, simultaneous raids were organized in 12 provinces centered on Ankara.
SIMULTANEOUS RAIDS ON 44 ADDRESSES IN 12 PROVINCES
Within the scope of the investigation, an operation was conducted at a total of 44 addresses, including 28 residences and 16 workplaces. Of the 38 suspects for whom detention orders were issued, 22 were caught and taken into custody.
It was determined that 14 of the suspects were abroad, while it was reported that efforts to capture 2 fugitives were ongoing.
100 BILLION TL MONEY TRANSFER UNDER SCRUTINY
In the investigation conducted against Alihan Kuriş and his associates on charges of "managing a criminal organization for profit", "qualified fraud", "violation of the Tax Procedure Law" and "money laundering of assets derived from crime", extraordinary money movements alleged to have been carried out through high-capital companies are being examined.
In MASAK examinations, it was stated that findings indicated that an amount exceeding 100 billion TL was transferred abroad through various methods.
FINANCIAL CONNECTIONS OF 32 COMPANIES EXAMINED
Within the scope of the investigation, 32 companies were identified that are considered to have financial and commercial connections with the structure alleged to be a criminal organization.
It was stated that these companies include firms operating in different sectors such as Armine Giyim, Ayakkabı Dünyası and Verona Ev Tekstil. It was noted that the examinations extended to the construction, food, jewelry, maritime and education sectors.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek and Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi, in their previous statements, emphasized that the investigation was not related to religious activities and was being conducted over suspicious financial transactions.
32 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN THE FIRST OPERATION
The suspects taken into custody in the first wave of the investigation were referred to the courthouse on August 16. The court decided to arrest 32 people, including Alihan Kuriş.
NOTABLE NAMES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN THE SECOND WAVE
In the second wave of operations held in Istanbul, Konya, Mersin and Muğla, 12 more suspects were taken into custody.
Among the suspects were Osman S., alleged to have established the system through which the financial and administrative accounts of the organization's senior management were maintained, as well as İsa A. and Taner Ç., who were stated to serve as members of a hospital's board of directors.
TRUSTEE DECISION FOR 11 COMPANIES AND 3 ASSOCIATIONS IN THE THIRD WAVE
In the third wave, carried out in line with the evidence obtained in the first two operations, detention orders were issued for 54 suspects.
It was also stated that it was decided to appoint trustees to 11 companies and 3 associations within the scope of the investigation.
TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO 23 COMPANIES IN THE FOURTH WAVE
In the fourth wave of the operation, detention orders were issued for 30 people, while trustees were appointed to 23 companies.
It was stated that claims that the organization tried to influence election processes were also included in the investigation file.