14.07.2026 16:51
The number of detentions has risen to 37 in the investigation coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office targeting the Ahbap Association. It was requested that four companies controlled by Haluk Levent's brother, Berkant Acil, be placed under trusteeship by the TMSF. As part of the investigation, it was determined that some of the donations made to the association were transferred to personal accounts, and 125 million 765 thousand TL was sent to relevant individuals and companies.
Under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the number of detainees in the investigation into the Ahbap Association has risen to 37. It was also learned that 3 suspects are already in prison for other crimes. Meanwhile, it was requested that the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (SDIF) appoint a trustee for 4 companies believed to be under the control of Haluk Levent's brother, Berkant Acil.
NUMBER OF DETAINEES RISES TO 37
An investigation was launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into Haluk Levent regarding allegations of irregularities in the Ahbap Association, a non-governmental organization he founded in 2017. Haluk Levent was detained in Bursa as part of the investigation on charges of "violation of the Associations Law," "money laundering of proceeds from crime," and "membership in an organization." In the initial operations, 23 suspects were detained, while in the second wave of operations, it was learned that 14 of the 17 suspects for whom detention warrants were issued were taken into custody. Thus, the number of detainees rose to 37. It was also learned that the other 3 suspects are in prison for other crimes.
INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
It was reported that the investigation, coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and conducted by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command KOM Branch Directorate, continues with examinations and inquiries into the crimes of "establishing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime," "money laundering of proceeds from crime," "violation of the Tax Procedure Law," and "violation of the Associations Law."
A 'BROTHERLY FAVOR' STORY: TRANSFERRED A TOTAL OF 125.7 MILLION TRY
In the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office statement, it was stated that some of the donations made to the Ahbap Association were transferred to the personal account of Haluk Levent's assistant, Y.K., and from there, a total of 125 million 765 thousand TRY was sent to the accounts of individuals and companies linked to Haluk Levent's brother, Berkant Acil.
The statement noted that based on findings that these financial movements resulted in unjust gains and that donations to the association were used for purposes other than intended, simultaneous search and detention warrants were issued for 17 suspects in Istanbul, Izmir, Kocaeli, and Mugla on July 14.
TRUSTEE REQUEST FOR 4 COMPANIES
It was reported that within the scope of the investigation, a request was made for SDIF officials to be appointed as trustees for a total of 4 companies believed to be under the control of Berkant Acil: Istanbul-based Kosan Adam Music Production, Kosan Trade Food Cleaning, Palmak Forest Products, and Mugla-based Kuraf Stage Design and Organization.
BROTHER DETAINED IN CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION AT SILE MUNICIPALITY
It was learned that Haluk Levent's brother, Berkant Acil, along with M. Sait K. and A. S., who are on the suspect list announced by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, are currently detained as part of the corruption investigation into the Sile Municipality in Istanbul.
The other suspects processed in the operation were announced as C. A., G. A., S. K., B.C., A. T., B. O., A. S. A., M.K., A.K., C.K., G.K., B.U., M.U., and E. K. It was stated that the investigation is being conducted multi-directionally to fully uncover the material truth.