21.07.2025 23:35
In the investigation concerning the Maydonoz Döner chain, to which the TMSF was appointed as a trustee, an indictment has been prepared against 70 suspects, 46 of whom are detained, on charges of "membership in an armed terrorist organization" and "violating the Law on the Prevention of the Financing of Terrorism," seeking prison sentences of up to 28 years and 4 months. The indictment also stated that the company was established to support individuals and families affiliated with FETÖ.
The details of the indictment prepared against 70 suspects, 46 of whom are detained, regarding the investigation into the Maydonoz Döner chain, which was appointed as a trustee by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF), for the crimes of "membership in an armed terrorist organization" and "violation of the Law on the Prevention of the Financing of Terrorism" have been reached.
The indictment prepared by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terror Crimes Investigation Bureau included MASAK reports, witness statements, suspect testimonies, HTS records, and tapes.
COMPANIES WERE ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFILIATED WITH FETÖ
The indictment stated that the branches of Maydonoz Döner were selected from individuals processed by the organization, both official and unofficial partners, and that no partnership was entered without references from existing investors, which the company referred to as "Reference-Based Growth."
The indictment included statements in tape recordings and witness testimonies indicating that the company was established to support individuals and families affiliated with the organization, and that companies were established in the food sector for organization members who had not been processed or whose files had been closed.
The indictment noted that the headquarters of these companies were in major cities like Istanbul and Antalya, highlighting that organization members who had not been processed were brought to the forefront, and that the companies rapidly increased their revenues and grew through a trademark system.
It was stated in the indictment that after the brand's recognition increased, some branch partners transferred all or part of their shares at high prices, thereby becoming partners in different branches.
PERSONS TO BE GRANTED FRANCHISES ARE SELECTED FROM THOSE AFFILIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION
The indictment stated that the trademark fee of the company was very low compared to similar firms in the market, and that individuals to be granted franchises in the provinces were selected from those processed within the organizational scope or those who continued their affiliation with the organization. It was noted that companies were established by these individuals who owned one or more partnerships, and that those officially made partners in the companies were selected from those with strong ties to the organization, who, even if processed, did not sever their contact with the organization, and were trusted for their loyalty by the organization.
The indictment explained that individuals with arrest warrants abroad became unofficial partners of the company through money transfers made via their family members, and that a large portion of the company partners consisted of processed soldiers, processed police officers, and individuals involved in the security's confidential structure.
It was stated in the indictment that those selected as company partners benefited from the effective remorse provisions or had statements regarding the disclosure of the organization, and that pressure was applied to leave the company as soon as it was determined by the organization.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS AT WORKPLACES
The indictment stated that a person in a high position within the organization was assigned to oversee and control the general operations of the branches in the provinces, and that even having an arrest warrant did not prevent this person's assignment in the companies. This person was responsible for the general operations of the branches, including the selection of partners, hiring employees, salary matters, dismissals, and account controls, and it was explained that money was sent abroad on behalf of the organization through this person.
It was reported that organizational meetings were held periodically under the guise of company meetings at workplaces, and that a portion of the money collected in the companies was distributed to organization members by providing it to individuals involved in the organization's current structure.
The indictment expressed that after the rapid growth of the Maydonoz Döner brand, the partners of "Somca Gıda AŞ" were inclined to establish a second brand in the same way to achieve higher profits through the franchise system, thereby expanding their operational scope within the organization.
SUSPECT WHO WAS DISMISSED BY KHK AND REINSTATED BY THE OHAL COMMISSION
The indictment also included findings regarding the actions of the suspects. It was noted that suspect Gökhan Bünyamin was dismissed from his teaching position by KHK, later reinstated by the OHAL commission, and is currently still teaching. It was recorded that this person was under investigation for the crime of "membership in the FETÖ armed terrorist organization" and that a decision of non-prosecution was issued. It was stated that there were tape recordings and MASAK examinations indicating that Bünyamin and suspect İlhan Bahadır were unofficial partners of Maydonoz Döner.
In the evaluation made regarding suspect İlhan Bahadır, it was recorded that Bahadır was an official partner of the Bayrampaşa, Çekmeköy, Kartal, and Maltepe branches of Maydonoz Döner, was dismissed from TRT by KHK, and that a decision of non-prosecution was issued in 2018 for the crime of "membership in the FETÖ/PDY armed terrorist organization."
It was stated in the indictment that suspect Ahmet Terzi was also dismissed from TRT by KHK and was convicted in a case he was tried for due to his affiliation with FETÖ, and that he was an official partner of the Bayrampaşa, Çekmeköy, Maltepe, and Kartal branches of Maydonoz Döner.
THEY SENT MONEY BY SHOWING PERSONS SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AS SGK-INSURED
The indictment stated that in the tape recordings of suspects Bahadır and Terzi, money was sent to a person named Mesut, whose identity could not be determined, through the company account, and that there were conversations indicating that they would fall into a difficult situation when the money was sent to the account and that they would have to give the money in cash.
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In the indictments, it was stated that the company employed individuals who had been subjected to legal action for "membership in the FETÖ armed terrorist organization" or had been dismissed by statutory decree. In this context, it was expressed that suspects İlhan Bahadır and Ahmet Terzi were found to have shown individuals who had been subjected to legal or administrative action as insured by SGK, sent money, and adhered to confidentiality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REPORT
The indictment referred to the MASAK report obtained regarding Somca Gıda AŞ, which is also being investigated by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It was stated in the indictment that the company has 9,671 employees, of whom 2,613 have investigation records, and that 326 of the employees have records related to crimes associated with the organization. The indictment also mentioned that there are prosecution records for 1,861 employees, and that there are organization investigations for 232 of the 554 different official partners of the branches.
REQUESTED PENALTIES
In the indictment, it was requested that 70 suspects, 46 of whom are detained, be sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 14 years and 2 months to 28 years and 4 months for the crimes of "membership in an armed terrorist organization" and "violating the Law on the Prevention of the Financing of Terrorism." The indictment was sent to the Heavy Penal Court for evaluation. It was also stated in the indictment that a decision was made not to prosecute 8 suspects regarding the aforementioned crimes.
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