The first comment from Minister Tunç on the U.S. decision to extradite Timur Cihantimur and Eylem Tok.

12.02.2025 11:53

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç made statements regarding Timur Cihantimur and Eylem Tok, whose extradition has been decided by the United States. Tunç stated that the extradition will take place following the finalization of the decision. He also emphasized that the individuals have the right to appeal and seek a review of this decision.

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Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç is making evaluations regarding the agenda during his appearance on NTV. Tunç also addressed developments related to Timur Cihantimur and Eylem Tok, who were subject to extradition decisions from the USA.

EXTRADITION DECISION FOR EYLEM TOK AND HER SON

Tunç stated the following in his speech:

"It was understood that they had gone abroad, and they had first gone to Egypt, from where they proceeded to the USA. We immediately communicated our extradition request. And there, detention and arrest took place. Subsequently, the extradition trial process began.

As of last night, an extradition decision was made. This decision is subject to appeal. They can object. Once it is finalized, the decision will be sent to the U.S. Department of State… And when it is finalized, the department will carry out their extradition. We have closely followed this process from the beginning.

Leaving the scene immediately after the accident is a negative situation in the public conscience… The judicial investigation continued rapidly. The extradition trial in the USA took a long time. The judge handling the case could not make an immediate decision.

DEATHS FROM FAKE ALCOHOL

There are investigations being conducted by the chief public prosecutors' offices in Ankara and Istanbul regarding this issue. There are police investigations and operations related to the production of fake alcohol that have not been included in the investigation. There are 18 detainees in Istanbul and 22 detainees in Ankara. In total, there are 40 detainees in the fake alcohol investigation, and 48 individuals have been placed under judicial control.

ALLEGATIONS OF IRREGULARITIES AT CHP CONGRESS

Rumors began after the CHP's congress in November 2023. Those who raised these allegations were also members of the CHP. When a complaint was made in Bursa, the prosecutor's office sent the file to Ankara. The Ankara prosecutor's office initiated the investigation in January. It came to the agenda after Kılıçdaroğlu's TV program. Akif Hamzaçebi also made a statement. They criticized their silence. They said they needed to respond to this. Not only Kılıçdaroğlu and Hamzaçebi but many others expressed this. They raised the allegation that the votes of the delegates were taken in exchange for material benefits. There is legislation indicating that this would constitute a crime. When allegations are raised by party members, the prosecutor's office should evaluate this. If concrete evidence is obtained in the investigation, it will continue. After criticism that the party management was significant, the prosecutor's office issued a notification for them to be summoned for their statements. Whether they will give statements or not will be decided by the chief public prosecutor's office. Kılıçdaroğlu's lawyer also made the necessary statement. He said that a response should be given to the allegations of irregularities. By raising the allegations of irregularities at the congress, he states that an investigation should be conducted, and the management's silence would pose a problem. The public is aware; the investigation initiated regarding the CHP's congress is entirely based on the allegations they themselves raised. This is an investigation initiated to uncover these allegations. There are those who say they want to give statements, and there are allegations on social media, down to vehicle license plates, regarding where and what was obtained. If there is concrete evidence, the prosecutor's office can deepen the investigation.

The political parties law imposes penalties for those who commit fraud. If concrete evidence is identified, this is a criminal investigation. The process regarding the party congress requires a separate trial indicating that it necessitates cancellation.