16.07.2026 09:20
After the investigation into Haluk Levent, Gülben Ergen's support post from 2023 saying, "This country won't let anyone speak ill of Haluk Levent, he's a man in pursuit of goodness!" has resurfaced. Responding to criticism, Ergen stated that she felt deeply disappointed by the developments, saying, "We feel deceived, betrayed."
After the arrest of Ahbap Association President Haluk Levent, a praise-filled post made by famous singer Gülben Ergen about Levent in 2023 resurfaced on social media. Ergen, who became the target of criticism, expressed her great disappointment and released a harsh statement.
ALLEGATIONS ABOUT HALUK LEVENT CAUSE SHOCK
The allegations about Haluk Levent, who was detained and arrested on charges of "Violation of the Associations Law," "Laundering of assets derived from crime," and "Membership in an organization" as part of an investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, had a shocking effect on the public.
According to the allegations in the file; it was claimed that Levent gambled 990 million lira between 2020 and 2026, lost 390 million lira, and transferred 120 million lira from Ahbap Association accounts to his assistant. Levent, in his statement, denied the corruption allegations and described the events as "irregularities."
YEARS-OLD "NO ONE SPEAKS ILL" POST CIRCULATES AGAIN
Following the investigation, alongside statements from figures like Eda Ece and Melek Mosso, the spotlight turned to Gülben Ergen on social media. In 2023, after the February 6 earthquakes, Ergen defended Haluk Levent, saying, "This country does not let anyone speak ill of Haluk Levent! A man so dedicated to goodness that he needs neither protection nor defense! And he carries the heart of all Anatolia!"
GÜLBEN ERGEN'S REACTION: WE FEEL DECEIVED
Gülben Ergen, criticized for her post three years ago, broke her silence after the recent developments and shared her feelings. Stating that a figure at the helm of a trusted institution like Ahbap being associated with gambling and debt allegations creates a societal trauma, Ergen expressed her reaction with these words:
"Serdar Ortaç and Mehmet Ali Erbil have recounted for years in interviews how the gambling scourge wasted their lives and the savings they built through years of hard work, full of regret. It was their own mistake. They were solely responsible. When someone at the head of a trusted NGO like Ahbap is associated with gambling, betting, and borrowing large sums of money, we experience a societal collapse! We feel deceived and misled."