25.08.2026 20:40
Ertan Yıldız, who was released by benefiting from effective remorse in the Ekrem İmamoğlu case, made a very controversial claim in his defense in court. Yıldız alleged that at a meeting in Saraçhane, İmamoğlu asked about the 10 million dollars reportedly requested from Doğuş Holding, and said that part of the money should be taken in cash and unofficially. Yıldız stated, 'The President said, "The elections are approaching, talk again. We need to take this money openly."'
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The second hearing of the \"Ekrem İmamoğlu Criminal Enterprise\" case continues on its 5th day. At the hearing held at the Marmara Penal Institutions Silivri Campus, Ertan Yıldız made his defense. Yıldız, a defendant released after benefiting from active remorse, brought up a claim that will be widely discussed in the courtroom.
\"10 MILLION DOLLARS\" CLAIM
Yıldız claimed that at a meeting in Saraçhane, Ekrem İmamoğlu asked about the 10 million dollars requested from Doğuş Holding, and wanted part of the money to be received in cash and informally due to the approaching elections.
\"THEY NEED TO GIVE PART OF THIS IN CASH\"
In response to the prosecutor's question on this matter, Yıldız stated: \"This conversation took place at a meeting in Saraçhane. I was also present at the meeting. I think Can Akın Çağlar and Fatih Keleş were also there. The chairman asked about the 10 million dollars. I was not aware of the matter at that time. So I witnessed it at that meeting. Was it Mr. Hüsnü? Can Bey said he spoke with his CEO.
'But how will we do it?' he asked. The chairman said, 'Not officially.' 'They need to give part of this in cash. Elections are approaching, talk again. We need to receive this money openly and officially,' he said. I witnessed it.\""}