08.10.2025 09:07
As part of the financial crime and cryptocurrency investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, several well-known figures in the tourism sector, including H.D., who is recognized as the "King of Hoteliers" and owns numerous hotels in Serik, Antalya, have been detained.
Prominent figures in the tourism sector in Antalya were detained as part of financial crime and cryptocurrency investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
THEY WERE BROUGHT TO ISTANBUL FOR TESTIMONY
H.D., known as the "King of Hoteliers" and the owner of numerous hotels in Serik, and I.L., the chairman of a holding company with luxury facilities in Kemer, were detained by teams from the Istanbul Financial Crimes Fighting Branch. It was learned that four managers working at the hotels were also taken to Istanbul to provide their statements.
NEW DETENTIONS IN THE MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
In a separate money laundering investigation, international tour operator N.K. and her sister E.K. were detained. It was reported that the suspects were taken to Istanbul for questioning by financial branch teams, and the investigation is being expanded.
IT CAUSED A BIG REACTION IN ANTALYA
The consecutive detentions of prominent figures in the sector, known for their tourism investments and the employment they provide, caused a significant reaction in Antalya's tourism circles.