Claim: Central Bank is paying Hafize Gaye Erkan's rent!

Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan had stated in an interview with Ahmet Hakan, Editor-in-Chief of the pro-government Hürriyet newspaper, “We couldn't find a house in Istanbul. It's incredibly expensive. We moved in with my parents; we are staying with them.”

Central Bank Governor Erkan, who complained about high rents in Istanbul and announced she was staying with her mother, resides in a residential complex in Ankara.

35 THOUSAND LIRA RENT, 7 THOUSAND LIRA MAINTENANCE FEE

According to a report by Sözcü, the Central Bank pays a monthly rent of 35 thousand lira for the 270-square-meter gross apartment rented for Erkan.

Including VAT and the 7 thousand lira maintenance fee, the monthly payment reaches 49 thousand lira.

The report stated that although there is a “Governor's Residence” belonging to the bank, Erkan did not find it suitable due to her young child.

The residential complex where the apartment was rented for Hafize Gaye Erkan features a fitness center, sauna, steam room, cafeteria, swimming pool, and a 1,500-square-meter indoor sports hall. In the complex, which contains a total of 359 residences, there is also an 8,500-square-meter artificial pond, a forest area consisting of 4,000 trees, bicycle and walking paths, a tennis court, and a basketball court. In addition to high-rise blocks, the complex also includes villas. Apartments in the high-rise blocks are sold for 27-30 million lira, while villas are sold for 55-60 million lira.

News Source: 12punto