20.07.2026 09:40
In the expert report submitted to the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office file, no direct money transfers were detected between Oğuzhan Uğur, who was referred to the courthouse this morning, his affiliated companies, and the Ahbap Association. Notable findings in the report include two indirect financial links extending to Yeliz Kaya, money movements involving Cyprus-linked companies, a transaction volume of 252 million Turkish Lira for Babala TV, and a 25 million Turkish Lira villa purchase whose source cannot be explained by existing bank records.
In the expert report prepared within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, striking findings regarding the financial records of Oğuzhan Uğur, his brother Tuğrul Uğur, and affiliated companies, who were referred to the courthouse this morning, were included. The report stated that no direct money transfers were found, but it included evaluations regarding indirect financial connections, high-value money movements, and unexplained acquisition of assets.
DETAILS OF THE EXPERT REPORT REVEALED
In the expert report filed in the Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the bank account movements and asset records of Oğuzhan Uğur, Tuğrul Uğur, Babala TV Organizasyon Ticaret Limited Şirketi, Babalayka Film Yapım Ticaret Limited Şirketi, and Osis Yapım Reklam ve Organizasyon Ticaret Limited Şirketi were examined.
The report stated that the purpose of the examination was to determine whether there was any direct or indirect monetary link between the aforementioned individuals and companies and Yeliz Kaya, who is connected to the Ahbap Association, and individuals with financial relations with her.
In this context, MASAK data for the period 2017-2026, bank account movements, transaction descriptions, credit records, and movable and immovable asset information were evaluated comparatively.
NO DIRECT MONEY TRANSFER DETECTED
The report stated that no direct money transfer was found between Oğuzhan Uğur, Tuğrul Uğur, and affiliated companies and the Ahbap Association and Yeliz Kaya.
However, it was noted that the expert examination identified two separate indirect financial connection lines independent of each other.
According to the first line, Oğuzhan Uğur had a monetary relationship totaling 802,350 TL with three different individuals, and these individuals had financial connections extending to Yeliz Kaya through Mehmet Sait Köse.
In the second line, a second indirect financial connection chain was evaluated, extending from Tuğrul Uğur's account movements to Aytaç Köse and Yeliz Kaya.
CYPRUS-RELATED COMPANIES DREW ATTENTION
The expert report also included money transfers made with some Cyprus-based companies in the accounts of Tuğrul Uğur and affiliated companies.
According to the report, financial movements totaling 487,900 TL were detected in 18 transactions.
It was stated that Kantara Palace Ltd, Arkın Ventures Limited, Çağın Ltd, Aydoğan Investments Ltd, and Grandfalcon Investment Ltd, mentioned in the report, had also been involved as counterparties in previous investigations related to illegal betting or casinos.
163.9 MILLION TL MOVEMENT IN TUĞRUL UĞUR'S ACCOUNTS
According to the report, a total transaction volume of 163 million 951 thousand 450 TL was generated in 9,412 transactions in Tuğrul Uğur's accounts.
In the expert evaluation, it was stated that the close proximity of money inflows and outflows, high-value cash deposits, and the transfer of funds to numerous individuals and companies constituted strong financial indications.
Additionally, it was noted that Tuğrul Uğur carried out a total of 91 million 303 thousand 864 TL in money transfers with 2,130 different individuals through 693 different bank branches.
252 MILLION TL TRANSACTION VOLUME AT BABALA TV
According to the report, the highest transaction volume among the affiliated companies was detected at Babala TV Organizasyon Ticaret Limited Şirketi.
It was recorded that a total transaction volume of 252 million 174 thousand 383 TL was generated in 2,886 transactions in the company accounts, and the transaction volume exceeded 134 million TL in 2024.
While the report stated that one of Babala TV's significant sources of funds was Gain Medya A.Ş., it was noted that a total of 45 million 31 thousand TL was paid to the company between 2023 and 2025.
LUXURY VEHICLE AND VILLA PURCHASE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
In the expert report, it was stated that following a payment of 13 million 275 thousand TL from Gain Medya, a luxury Audi RS Q8 was purchased for approximately 10 million TL, and the vehicle was later sold for 8 million 500 thousand TL.
The report also stated that on January 5, 2024, Babala TV made a payment of 25 million TL for a villa-type property in Çekmeköy Ömerli, but no account balance, credit usage, or cash inflow to cover this purchase could be identified.
“INTEGRATED FINANCIAL STRUCTURE” ASSESSMENT
In the conclusion section of the report, it was noted that the money movements between the Uğur family and affiliated companies were intense and bidirectional, and the circulation of funds between personal and company accounts was striking.
In the expert report, it was concluded that when the indirect financial connections identified with individuals linked to the Ahbap Association, money movements with companies named in illegal betting investigations, high-volume cash transactions, and acquisition of assets with undetermined sources are evaluated together, there are strong financial indications requiring the continuation of a detailed financial examination within the scope of the case.