Allegations of an 'Operation Exchange' in AKP corridors: Million-lira bribery demands from law firms
It is alleged that some law firms close to the AKP have established a bribery network under the name of an "operation exchange" within the party's corridors. It is claimed that this system, which also includes retired members of the judiciary, is built on multi-million lira interest-based relationships, and that bribes are even demanded for certain prison transfers.
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It has been alleged that some law firms close to the AKP intervene following operations against companies, demanding large sums of money by claiming, "We can save you."
According to a report from the corridors by Nuray Babacan of Nefes newspaper, the law firms in question intervene before cases reach the judicial stage, making demands for millions of liras with the promise of "saving" the files. According to the allegations, the system established under the guise of mediation has turned into a mechanism where bribery has effectively become a "new source of income."
The relevant part of Babacan's article is as follows:
"Some of the events recounted regarding those who feed off this chaos are also interesting. According to the allegations, after such operations, some law firms step in and engage in mediation, saying, 'We can save you.' It is not about taking on the case. It is said that huge sums of money are demanded to save them before even reaching that stage, and that bribery is being used like a 'new line of business.'
As an example, some lawyers and law firms known for their proximity to AKP members are cited. It is stated that retired judges and prosecutors work in the offices of these quite famous law firms, and that the system is structured as a 'three-legged stool' through AKP politicians and judges and prosecutors close to them. There are also claims that the situation has come to light due to money disputes between those involved in the system."
BRIBERY FOR TRANSFERS TO OTHER PRISONS
Babacan stated that bribes are also requested for transfers to other prisons, writing the following:
"Another interesting example comes from the prisons. 'Fixing' has reached such a point that there is talk of those who follow up on prison-to-prison transfer business through bribery. It is said that there are lawyers who earn millions from this business. In particular, it is rumored that large sums of money are involved in changing the lists of 'high-risk convicts.' It is impossible for this system to operate without public employees."