Chain of scandals in the transfer of Orkun Özeller to Silivri Prison! Even his lawyer was not notified

Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller, who was detained due to his criticisms of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, was transferred to Silivri Prison following his arrest. Özeller's lawyer, Doğukan Kozan, stated in a post on social media that his client was removed from Ordu Prison yesterday morning at 06:00, but that neither his family nor he himself had been informed about this.

Kozan stated that Özeller is being held alone in cell B-35 at Silivri Prison and is deprived of basic necessities such as a television or a clock. The lawyer also expressed the difficulties Özeller faced during the prison transfer process. Özeller stated that his basic needs, such as access to a restroom and tea, were not met during the transfer, and that this situation caused him distress.

Kozan reported that there have been no developments in Özeller's investigation file yet, the indictment has not been prepared, and the hearing date remains uncertain.

Kozan's post is as follows:

'Mr. Orkun Özeller is in Silivri. Although he was removed from Ordu Prison for transfer around 06:00 yesterday morning, no information was provided to either his relatives or us as his legal counsel. Upon a visit by a colleague before noon, it was understood that he was no longer at Ordu Prison; when the prison administration was asked, they said he was being transferred and that the location could not be shared due to security reasons (!).

As a result of our research, we learned that he was transferred to Marmara Closed Penal Institution No. 5, L-type prison. However, when we came for a visit, it was understood that he was not there either, and it was determined by the correctional officers that he was in L-type prison No. 9, known by names such as the 'celebrity ward' or 'small parliament.' Recounting the transfer process, Özeller told me that 'the administrators did to a Turkish soldier what my enemies could not,' stating that although he asked the officers to stop for 6 hours, he was not allowed to use the restroom, and despite his request for a cup of tea during the meal break, they did not provide it. He mentioned that 5 out of the 6-person team escorting him could not stand it and even though they opposed it, they complied with the team leader's instructions in this regard.

As of now, he is alone in cell B-35, without even a clock, let alone a television. But he knows that Orkun Özeller is not alone. There is no development in the investigation file yet, and since the indictment has not been prepared, the hearing date is unknown. I take refuge in the discernment of our nation for not being able to provide a satisfactory explanation for processes that do not proceed according to regulations. Orkun Özeller, whom I saw before me with the dignity of a Turkish Officer, healthy and strong, free in thought and free in conscience, sends his greetings to everyone.'