First statement of detained Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı emerges
A total of 154 suspects, including journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who were detained as part of an Adana-based illegal betting investigation, have been transferred to the courthouse. Kütahyalı's statement given to the police has also emerged.
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As part of the investigation conducted by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering Crimes Investigation Bureau, 33 more suspects were apprehended following the detention of 128 people on May 14.
Of the suspects whose procedures were completed at the Adana Provincial Police Department's Cyber Crimes Branch, 7 were released upon the prosecutor's instructions. 154 people, including Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı and Selahattin Akın Uzun, who is alleged to be the leader of the criminal organization, were transferred to the courthouse.
Police teams took extensive security measures along the route during the transfer of the suspects to the courthouse.
It was learned that efforts are ongoing to apprehend 37 suspects for whom detention warrants have been issued.
KÜTAHYALI'S STATEMENT EMERGES
In his statement to the police, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı denied any connection to the criminal organization, stating, "The money movement in question consists of funds sent in exchange for a debt owed to me. It was sent in return for a debt. I have no connection to the mentioned crimes."