Sedat Peker responds to Köfteci Yusuf allegations: 'I'm starting to get tense'

Organized crime leader Sedat Peker, who lives abroad, responded to questions from journalist Erk Acarer regarding the pork scandal at Köfteci Yusuf restaurants.

Peker, who was previously linked to allegations of attempting to seize Köfteci Yusuf restaurants, stated that he found these claims amusing at first but is now starting to feel uncomfortable.

PEKER: EVERY TIME KÖFTECİ YUSUF IS ON THE AGENDA, MY NAME TRENDS

Erk Acarer, in a post on his social media account, stated that he asked Peker about the Köfteci Yusuf scandal and shared the following response:

“It used to be amusing that my name was mentioned every time Köfteci Yusuf was discussed. What kind of Köfteci Yusuf is this, my friend? I'm starting to get tense now. Köfteci Yusuf called me once because he felt affection for me, and we spoke. I haven't even had a cup of tea with him. We donate as much to charity every holiday as he sells. Whenever Köfteci Yusuf comes up on the agenda, I end up trending on Twitter (TT). What kind of nonsense is this!”

Peker expressed his discomfort with the allegations made in the past regarding Köfteci Yusuf, describing the situation as “absurd.”

'HAS THE STATE CAUGHT THE PORK?'

Peker also pointed out that Köfteci Yusuf employs 12,000 people and questioned whether the state has taken any concrete action regarding this scandal. Peker's following remarks also drew attention:

“This man employs 12,000 people. Has the state actually caught this pork?”

WHAT IS THE KÖFTECİ YUSUF SCANDAL?

Köfteci Yusuf restaurants came to the agenda with allegations that pork was found in the products sold, and subsequently, documents regarding this were shared with the public by major media outlets.

PEKER AND KÖFTECİ YUSUF CONNECTION

Sedat Peker's name had previously been linked to Köfteci Yusuf restaurants, and there were even allegations that he was trying to seize the restaurant chain. Peker responded to these allegations many times through social media posts and maintained that he had no connection to them.

These latest statements by Peker could reignite the debate surrounding the scandal at Köfteci Yusuf restaurants.