Remarkable confessions from Kasım Garipoğlu's driver: He named four famous figures
Ahmet Akçay, the driver for Kasım Garipoğlu—a cousin of Cem Garipoğlu, who murdered Münevver Karabulut—was arrested on December 21 as part of a drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It has been learned that Akçay requested to benefit from effective remorse provisions in his statement and became a whistleblower.
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According to reports by ATV, known for its proximity to the government,Akçay stated that theattendees at the partiesorganized byGaripoğlu were determinedin advance. TThe statement noted that the sameteam of bartenders and waitersworked at the organized partiesand that this team also took part in boat parties in Bodrum.
"PARTYMANY WOMENWEREALSOPRESENTON THE BOATDURINGTHESE EVENTSWAS ARRESTED"
The statement noted that manywomen were alsoinvited to the parties,and that payments of up to 10,000 Turkish Lira were made to these individuals via bank transfer under the instructionsof Kasım Garipoğlu. AkAkçay claimed that these payments werenot made on his own initiative, butwere carriedout under direct orders.
PARTICIPATING NAMES
AkAccording to Akçay's claims, Derin Talu, Şeyma Subaşı, Şevval Şahin, and Burak Ateş were among the famous figures who attended the party.
"GOING UPSTAIRS WAS FORBIDDEN"
AkIn his statement, Akçay said that under Garipoğlu's instructions, during the parties going to the upper floorwas prohibited. He statedthat while the parties were ongoing, Garipoğlu would retreat to his room,and that toward morning, the guests staying at the mansion were escorted by themwas directedto convey.
Driver Akçay stated that he did not accept thechargesbroughtagainst him, and that he only performedchauffeur duties.He claimed that he carried out the instructions given to him. Stating that he wanted to benefit from effective remorse provisions, Akçay stated that he explained what he knew in a sincere manner.