ByLock detail in Maydonoz Döner operation: See what they did to avoid suspicion

New details have come to light regarding Maydonoz Döner, which was the target of a FETÖ operation. In the MASAK report and the investigation conducted by the police, it was determined that the company had commercial ties with individuals linked to FETÖ. It was revealed that the company, which attempted to present the flow of money from abroad as commercial activity through franchising, had transferred large sums of money to individuals alleged to be connected to the organization when account movements were examined.

353 PEOPLE DETAINED

In the "Kıskaç-40" operation, which was centered in Antalya and carried out across 31 provinces against the famous food chain Maydonoz Döner, which has more than 300 branches across Turkey and also operates in Istanbul, 353 suspects, including employees, were detained.

While a trustee was appointed to manage the company, MASAK reports and investigations revealed a large-scale financial connection.

MASAK REPORT HAD EMERGED

According to research conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), it was determined that the company had transactions worth approximately 220 million liras with names linked to FETÖ.

It was determined that Maydonoz Döner, which grew rapidly, especially through the franchising system, provided financial advantages to members of the organization through provincial dealerships. The fact that some individuals with no commercial background played an active role in the dealership system and that low tax declarations were made were among the notable elements.

SUSPICIOUS CONNECTIONS IN ACCOUNT MOVEMENTS

Examinations revealed that there were account movements between the döner chain and some deputy governors and district governors who had previously been dismissed from their professions. It was alleged that the company did not even hire waiters who did not have a reference from FETÖ, and it was learned that it offered shares of between 5 and 10 percent and unofficial partnerships to individuals linked to the organization.

SHARE EXPLANATION TO AVOID TRACKING

It was determined that suspects linked to the company tried to avoid drawing attention by writing "5 percent share" in the description section for money transfers. In addition, it was determined that some employees who were registered for insurance as waiters or cashiers at the branches sent large sums of money to company officials. Within the scope of the investigation, it was also revealed that the suspects warned each other about "not leaving a trail with account movements."

"IS ONE OF US?" SCREENING CONDUCTED

It was determined that Maydonoz Döner conducted a preliminary investigation when hiring staff for its branches, asking, "Does he have an investigation, is he one of us?" On the other hand, it was also determined that some employees who were found to have benefited from effective remorse were fired without being given shares.

BYLOCK USERS IDENTIFIED

In the examination of the phones of the 353 suspects detained within the scope of the operation, it was determined that ByLock, the organization's encrypted communication system, was installed. It was determined that the suspects developed different communication methods to continue organizational activities and acted meticulously to avoid suspicion regarding financial transactions.

INVESTIGATION EXPANDING

Police officials stated that the evidence obtained within the scope of the operation could change the course of the investigation. While investigations into Maydonoz Döner, to which a trustee has been appointed, continue, it was reported that efforts are ongoing to fully uncover the commercial activities linked to FETÖ.