The truth about Bahar and Nihal Candan, who are alleged to be the secret treasurers of a criminal organization

Following the arrest of influencer Dilan Polat and her husband Engin Polat for money laundering and various other crimes, all eyes have turned to other influencers.

Most recently, a striking allegation has been made regarding the sisters Bahar Candan and Nihal Candan, who became famous on a fashion program.

According to a report by journalist Timur Soykan from BirGün, it is alleged that the Candan sisters were the secret treasurers of an organization that used the Sazan Sarmalı (Carp Spiral) method.

ALLEGATION OF BEING A SECRET TREASURER

According to a criminal complaint filed with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the sisters Bahar and Nihal Candan were members of a criminal organization that defrauded many people using the Sazan Sarmalı method.

The complaint even alleged that Nihal Candan was the girlfriend of the gang leader and that she, along with Bahar Candan, acted as the organization's secret treasurers.

Following these reports in the press, research began into who Bahar and Nihal Candan are, as well as their family and background.

THEY BECAME FAMOUS IN 2017

The sisters Bahar and Nihal Candan rose to fame in 2017 when they participated in a fashion competition called "İşte Benim Stilim" (That's My Style).

The names of the Candan sisters were linked at one time to singer Murat Boz and actor Eser Yenenler.

WHO IS BAHAR AND NİHAL CANDAN'S FATHER, HAKAN CANDAN?

It has emerged that the father of the Candan sisters, who have recently been creating content on TikTok and Instagram and reaching millions of people, is Hakan Candan.

Hakan Candan is a well-known bureaucrat. It is known that Hakan Candan is close to the AKP.

ALLEGATION OF BEING A SECRET TREASURER

According to a criminal complaint filed with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the sisters Bahar and Nihal Candan were members of a criminal organization that defrauded many people using the Sazan Sarmalı method. The complaint even alleged that Nihal Candan was the girlfriend of the gang leader and that she, along with Bahar Candan, acted as the organization's secret treasurers.

THE SPIRAL REACHED KARS

The criminal complaint filed on September 26, 2023, included 3 complainants and 25 victims. According to the allegation, Doctor Refik E. E., who was born in Kars and has a clinic in Istanbul, sent a list of vehicles to an acquaintance named Hacı İsrafil S. via WhatsApp. He claimed that these vehicles were fleet vehicles seized from bankrupt companies and that the TMSF (Savings Deposit Insurance Fund) and tax offices were selling them 30-40 percent cheaper than the market price.

According to the scammers' scenario, one person could purchase a maximum of three vehicles. A company had been established for this purpose, and a 10 percent service fee was charged to those who wanted to buy vehicles. Anyone wishing to purchase a vehicle had to send the full amount 21 days in advance. The company also accepted trade-ins. According to the allegation, Hacı İsrafil S. registered his name for a vehicle worth 1.5 million TL in October 2022. Trusting Refik E. E. because he was a doctor, he sent the full amount.

COMMISSION DETAIL

A week later, Doctor Refik E. E. called him, saying, "The car is ready, come and pick it up." Hacı İsrafil E., who came to Istanbul, was introduced to a person named Kaan Hamzaoğlu as the owner of the company. He was dazzled by dinners at luxury restaurants and meetings at hotels. According to Hacı İsrafil S.'s statement, he was told that the vehicle trading business would continue until the new year and that everyone could make a lot of money. Hacı İsrafil S. was offered a commission if he could convince people close to him to buy vehicles without spreading the word too much.

Many people from Hacı İsrafil S.'s relatives and circle of friends in Kars registered their names to buy vehicles and for trade-ins. In the initial period, the vehicles were delivered without any problems, and trust was established. In reality, they were waiting for demand to increase and for the target amount of money to be reached for the heist. During this time, more than 20 requests were received, and some had transferred their cars and houses to the company for trade-ins.

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