17.03.2026 16:41
CHP leader Özgür Özel shared what he claimed to be property information belonging to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek at a press conference he organized. In response to Özel's allegations about himself, Minister Gürlek stated on his social media account, "The claims in the papers handed to Özgür Özel, which have no actual counterpart in the property records, are completely aimed at misleading the public."
CHP Chairman Özgür Özel shared the assets allegedly belonging to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek at a press conference held at the CHP Headquarters, stating, "There are a total of 452 million TL worth of real estate or converted real estate. He has acquired more real estate than he could ever buy with his salary in 190 years."
MINISTER GÜRLEK: THE ALLEGATIONS ARE A PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION
Following this statement, the attention turned to Minister Gürlek, who expressed through a post on his social media account that the allegations do not reflect the truth. In his statement, Minister Gürlek said, "Özgür Özel's statements directed at me today are a clear perception operation aimed at misleading the public, based on no evidence. I have been serving my state in various capacities for over 20 years. Together with my spouse, who is a judge, we regularly submit our asset declarations to the relevant authorities in accordance with the applicable legislation. These imaginary allegations, which are found on the papers handed to Özgür Özel but have no counterpart in the actual title deed records, are entirely aimed at misleading the public."
"IN THE FACE OF THESE SLANDERS..."
In the continuation of his statement, Minister Gürlek said, "Unfortunately, his approach is not new." He added, "It has been repeatedly revealed that the allegations he previously presented to the public in a loud manner were false. His irresponsible targeting of me due to the struggle I have waged against terrorism and organized crime during my judicial duties is part of a systematic smear campaign. Those who claim to have real information and documents should address the relevant judicial authorities, not political platforms. In the face of these slanders, I am immediately initiating the necessary legal processes, starting with moral compensation."
Here is Minister Gürlek's post;