Former MASAK head Ramazan Başak: There is absolutely no such finding in MASAK reports. They are committing a crime
Former MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) deputy head Ramazan Başak made a striking assessment: "Corruption allegations are persistently being based on MASAK reports. There is absolutely no such finding in MASAK reports. They are committing a crime."
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The use of MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) reports as a basis in the process regarding the detention and arrest warrant issued for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has become a subject of debate.
Former MASAK Deputy Head Dr. Ramazan Başak stated in his remarks on the matter that there are no findings regarding corruption allegations in MASAK reports. Başak said, "MASAK does not even have such a duty. Those who put forward these allegations are clearly committing a crime."
This statement by Başak has further fueled public debate regarding the MASAK reports cited as the justification for İmamoğlu's detention.
Former MASAK deputy head Başak used the following exact expressions:
"Corruption allegations are persistently being based on MASAK reports. There is absolutely no such finding in MASAK reports. MASAK does not even have such a duty. Those who claim otherwise are clearly committing a crime"