13.08.2026 13:31
In the major operation organized by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office across 17 provinces against the criminal organization led by the leader of the Süleymancıs, Alihan Kuriş, critical figures were apprehended. Among the 30 suspects detained within the scope of the investigation, during which 100 billion liras were taken abroad, are Mehmet Akbacakoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Ayakkabı Dünyası, and Fahri Candemir, the chief secretary of Alihan Kuriş.
An operation was launched against Alihan Kuris, the leader of the Suleymancis, in an investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
SEARCHES AT 43 ADDRESSES According to the statement made by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; an investigation has been initiated against the criminal organization for profit led by Alihan Kuris on charges of 'establishing and managing a criminal organization, being a member of a criminal organization, laundering assets derived from crime, fraud against public institutions and organizations, and violating the tax procedure law.' Within the scope of the investigation, it was decided to detain a total of 49 suspects, some of whom were determined to be abroad, and to conduct searches and seizures at 43 addresses belonging to the suspects and 80 addresses belonging to 33 companies.
Alihan Kuris CHARGES: CORRUPTION, MONEY LAUNDERING, UNUSUAL CASH MOVEMENTS, IRREGULARITIES It was learned that the main focus of the file is 'organized financial crimes,' and the suspects are accused of 'corruption,' 'money laundering,' 'creating unusual cash movements through high-capital companies,' and 'committing irregularities regarding a commercial volume of billions of liras.'
It was observed that there were unusual relationships between these capital structures and the money movements carried out.
\"THEY TOOK MORE THAN 100 BILLION LIRAS ABROAD\" It was learned that the financial analyses prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) were also taken into review.
According to the claims in the file, findings that money movements exceeding 100 billion liras were taken abroad through some individuals and companies considered to be linked to the organization are being investigated.
It is stated that the connection of this figure and the money transfers to income derived from crime will be confirmed as a result of the financial and judicial investigations to be conducted.
\"THERE ARE MOVEMENTS LINKED TO ISRAEL\" It is stated that money transfers originating from abroad are also under scrutiny, and claims that there are movements linked to Israel in the money traffic are also being investigated within the scope of the investigation.
30 SUSPECTS DETAINED, INCLUDING ALIHAN KURIS In this context, simultaneous operations were carried out against the 'Alihan Kuris' criminal organization in 17 provinces, primarily Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya. In the operations carried out, 30 suspects, including Alihan Kuris, were caught and detained. It was determined that 10 suspects were fugitives and 9 suspects were abroad.
Efforts continue to capture the fugitive suspects and to carry out the necessary legal procedures regarding the suspects determined to be abroad.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF A FAMOUS COMPANY DETAINED According to DHA's report; 30 suspects, including the Chairman of the Board of Ayakkabi Dunyasi, Mehmet Akbacakoglu, were detained.
KURIS'S CHIEF SECRETARY DETAINED It was learned that Fahri Candemir, detained within the scope of the operation, was Alihan Kuris's chief secretary. Recep Okumuslar and Yusuf Buyukgoze are known as names in the Suleymancis staff. It had been reflected to the public that Mustafa Gokduman was also among the managers of the Suleymancis in the past.
It had been reflected to the local media that Zeki Altinel, detained in Aydin, was the manager of the Suleymancis in the Aegean Region.
SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY 1. Alihan KURIS,
2. Fahri CANDEMIR,
3. Suleyman KAHRAMAN,
4. Recep OKUMUSLAR,
5. Seref TOPRAK,
6. Mehmet Hilmi MOLLA,
7. Nezih Murat BUYUKGOZE,
8. Metin GUDER,
9. Hilmi SENOL,
10. Suleyman Hilmi DINC,
11. Yunus ASLAN,
12. Yusuf BUYUKGOZE,
13. Ahmet GOKCEN,
14. Muharrem Hilmi AKBULUT,
15. Mehmet AKSU,
16. Muhammed DAG,
17. Mehmet BOZPINAR,
18. Mehmet AKBACAKOGLU,
19. Ahmet SIMSEK,
20. Omer YILMAZ,
21. Abdulkerim EMRAH,
22. Isa CARDAK,
23. Cevat BAGCI,
24. Zeki ALTINEL,
25. Ahmet EFE,
26. Huseyin TURKER,
27. Mehmet KURBAN,
28. Mehmet TEKIN,
29. Mustafa GOKDUMAN,
30. Ismail Hakki AKGUN.
FUGITIVE SUSPECTS 31. H. U. ,
32. Z. O. ,
33. O. A. ,
34. S. S. K. ,
35. H. D. ,
36. M. K. ,
37. H. T. K. ,
38. K. P. ,
39. R. E. ,
40. A. U. P.
SUSPECTS DETERMINED TO BE ABROAD 41. A. S. O. ,
42. S. I. ,
43. S. D. ,
44. I. C. ,
45. M. S. ,
46. A. T. ,
47. S. S. ,
48. U. O. ,
49. O. B.
HERE ARE THE COMPANIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SULEYMANCIS The companies considered to be associated with the criminal organization within the scope of the investigation are as follows:
1. ELF Yapi Anonim Sirketi
2. Altun Mimarlik Insaat Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
3. Guldeniz Insaat Anonim Sirketi
4. Ardeniz Emlak Anonim Sirketi
5. Garanti Gayrimenkul Gelistirme Ticaret Limited Sirketi
6. Arden Gida Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
7. SMS Kopuz Gida Pazarlama ve Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
8. Tasfiye Halinde TEB Denizcilik Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
9. Ozgur Giyim Tekstil Urunleri Ticaret ve Sanayi Anonim Sirketi
10. Armine Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
11. Hisar Saglik Hizmetleri Egitim-Arastirma ve Tibbi Cihazlar Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
12. Ayakkabi Dunyasi Kundura Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
13. Akdeniz Toros Et ve Et Mamulleri Sanayi ve Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
14. Istanbul Hisar Turizm ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
15. MKM Tas Ocagi Hafriyat Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
16. Perka Yapi Insaat Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
17. Gunso Insaat Gida Egitim ve Yurt Hizmetleri Ticaret ve Sanayi Anonim Sirketi
18. Seli Kaynak ve Meyve Sulari Isletmeleri Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
19. MKM Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
20. Asya Otomotiv ve Tekstil Pazarlama Ticaret Limited Sirketi
21. MKM Elektronik Ekipmanlari ve Guvenlik Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi
22. Seli Turizm Otelcilik Insaat Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
23. Ada Nakis Desen Dokuma Giyim Imalat Ticaret ve Sanayi Limited Sirketi
24. Verona Ev Tekstil Urunleri Ticaret ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi
25. Ada Dokuma Imalat Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi
26. Guleryuz Kuyumculuk Turizm ve Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi
27. "
Asia Ornamental Plants Nursery and Agriculture Enterprises Marketing Trade Limited Company
28. Sakarya University Technology Development Zones Manager Joint Stock Company
29. Han Construction Group Engineering Architecture Construction Tourism Industry and Trade Limited Company
30. Bolu Yıldız Education Construction Industry and Trade Joint Stock Company
31. Eastern Marmara European Union Business Development Center (ABIGEM) Joint Stock Company
32. Göknur Food Products Energy Manufacturing Import Export Trade and Industry Joint Stock Company
AMMUNITION DEPOT FOUND During the operation, weapons were detected at some addresses. It was noteworthy that one of the suspects' homes was like an ammunition depot. In that house, 20 unlicensed guns and magazines were seized.
LONG-BARRELED WEAPON FOUND In another house raided during the operation, a long-barreled weapon was found. A handgun was also detected in the same house. The weapons seized at the addresses were confiscated by security teams.
INVESTIGATION DOES NOT TARGET RELIGIOUS SERVICES On the other hand; it was learned that no actions were taken against any association or structures providing religious services within the scope of the investigation.
It was reported that the Ankara-centered operation continues towards apprehending the suspects and collecting financial evidence. The scope of the investigation is expected to become clear after examinations on MASAK reports, company records, bank transactions, and other judicial evidence.