First statement from Eylül Öztürk, whose assets were seized: 'The point that upsets me...'
Famous influencer Eylül Öztürk, who is under investigation and whose assets have been seized, spoke about the matter for the first time. Öztürk said, "No one is guilty until there is a final court verdict. It is being treated as if there is a conviction against me. This is the point that upsets me the most."
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Following the arrest of the couple Dilan Polat and Engin Polat on charges of money laundering, it was announced that the ministry had taken action and that an investigation would be launched into 600 influencers.
The assets of 12 people, including Eylül Öztürk, who were in a photo shared by Dilan Polat in 2019 and referred to by social media as the 'champions league', have all been seized.
Öztürk, who moved to the USA some time ago, made a statement about the issue on her social media account.
Eylül Öztürk's statement:
"Dear friends, I would like to make a small statement regarding the topic on the agenda. It is already 3 o'clock here and I couldn't sleep. As you know, it was brought to the public's attention that an investigation should be launched into everyone in that photo who is both an influencer and engaged in commercial activities, based on a single photo frame, and as is extremely normal, this investigation was subsequently launched.
For those wondering about the process, let me convey it immediately; the opinion presented by my lawyer is that this investigation will continue for a long time, depending on the number of suspects involved and its scope.
'THE POINT THAT UPSETS ME...'
However, I would like to share with you the separate point that upsets me. As is known, although no one can be declared guilty until there is a final court verdict, it is being treated in the news reports as if there is a conviction against us. This is a very difficult process for me to deal with. Put yourself in my shoes for a moment. I wouldn't wish this on my enemy, truly.
'SUFFERING FINANCIAL LOSS'
These news reports and posts are deeply affecting me and every member of my family, believe me, it is not easy at all, not to mention the financial and moral damage we are suffering. Likewise, in addition to our very valuable colleagues working within our organization, our fellow workers in the branches we have franchised, each of which belongs to other people, are also very affected by this situation, and unfortunately, these companies are also suffering financial losses."
'I HAVE NO DIFFERENCE FROM YOU'
This investigation in question is already being followed by our lawyers, and I promise that I will share the necessary explanations with you in time when I receive news from them. For now, I have no difference from you. In other words, like everyone else, I am just waiting for the process to pass as soon as possible and for the investigation to be completed.
I hope that one day these bad days will be far behind us and we will remember them with a smile, wondering what we went through. Oh, and also, thank you very much to everyone who has been by my side, sent messages, and conveyed their good wishes during this process"