What is the latest in the Dilan-Engin Polat crisis? How will the process proceed?

Following a report prepared by MASAK, the assets of social media influencers Dilan Polat and her husband Engin Polat were seized, and a travel ban was imposed on them due to allegations of "money laundering" and "tax evasion." Journalists have issued warnings regarding the couple's potential to "flee" and "tamper with evidence."

12punto 22 October 2023

Dilan Polat and Engin Polat's assets were seized following a report prepared by MASAK regarding allegations of "money laundering" and "tax evasion."

Following these events, it was alleged that while hundreds of complaints were filed against one of the couple's brands, refunds could not be processed and the website was taken down for maintenance.

ARE THEY GOING TO FLEE?

Most recently, influencer Dilan Polat deactivated her Instagram account. Following the incident, journalist Cüneyt Özdemir complained on his social media account without naming names, stating, "They paid bribes and are fleeing," while journalist Alican Uludağ warned, "As procedures are delayed, the possibilities of fleeing and tampering with evidence increase."

In his social media post, Özdemir said, "Honest members of the judiciary and police are watching helplessly. They paid bribes and are fleeing... The truth cannot be hidden. In this story, everyone—police, lawyers, prosecutors, and judges—will be exposed one by one."

Quoting Özdemir's post, Alican Uludağ stated, "There is currently a travel ban on Dilan Polat and her husband. I believe the police are monitoring them 24/7. However, for detention or similar actions to take place, the file needs to be sent from the Çağlayan Courthouse to the Anadolu Courthouse. As procedures are delayed, the possibilities of fleeing and tampering with evidence increase."

There is currently a travel ban on Dilan Polat and her husband. I believe the police are monitoring them 24/7. However, for detention or similar actions to take place, the file needs to be sent from the Çağlayan Courthouse to the Anadolu Courthouse. As procedures are delayed, the possibilities of fleeing and tampering with evidence increase. https://t.co/PjNiNK2nK5
— Alican Uludağ (@alicanuludag) October 22, 2023

DUBAI ALLEGATION

Journalist Erk Acarer had previously stated, "According to information we received from police sources, the couple Dilan Polat and Engin Polat are planning an escape to Dubai."