13.08.2026 20:20
In the Ankara-centered investigation targeting the structure known publicly as "Süleymancılar," the number of detentions has risen to 37. While legal proceedings were initiated against 49 suspects in the operation against the criminal organization allegedly led by Alihan Kuriş for profit, it was determined that 9 suspects are abroad, and it was reported that efforts to capture 7 suspects are ongoing.
The number of detainees in the operation against suspects, including Alihan Kuriş, the leader of the structure known publicly as "Süleymancılar," has risen to 37. Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, legal proceedings were initiated against 49 suspects, and it was determined that 9 suspects are abroad.
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a simultaneous operation was carried out on August 13 against the criminal organization aimed at profit, stated to be led by Alihan Kuriş.
In the investigation, which also mentions Alihan Kuriş, known publicly as the leader of the structure referred to as "Süleymancılar," the suspects are accused of laundering assets derived from crime, defrauding public institutions and organizations, and violating the Tax Procedure Law. Various sources indicate that Kuriş has been leading the Süleymanlı/Süleymancı community since 2016.
NUMBER OF DETAINEES RISES TO 37
In the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's initial statement, it was reported that 33 of the 49 suspects were caught and detained, 9 suspects were found to be abroad, and efforts to capture 7 suspects were ongoing.
With the latest development, it has been learned that the number of suspects detained in the operation has risen to 37.
INVESTIGATION FOCUSES ON FINANCIAL CRIMES
Within the scope of the investigation, it is being examined whether the suspects committed the crimes of laundering assets derived from crime, defrauding public institutions and organizations, and violating the Tax Procedure Law.
On the other hand, it was emphasized that the investigation is not conducted against the entire religious structure known publicly as "Süleymancılar," but within the scope of the allegations of a criminal organization aimed at profit, as defined in the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's statement.
The judicial process regarding the investigation continues.