RTÜK denies Flash TV claims: 'No authorization granted'
RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin has issued a statement regarding Flash Haber, allegedly owned by Erkan Kork, who was arrested in an investigation into illegal betting and money laundering, announcing that no broadcasting authorization was granted following the share transfer notification received by their institution.
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Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) President Ebubekir Şahin has issued a written statement regarding the claims circulating in the public sphere about "Flash Haber TV," a channel owned by businessman Erkan Kork, who was arrested as part of an investigation into charges of illegal betting and money laundering, and whose broadcasts have been seized.
Stating that certain questions had been directed to RTÜK regarding the television channel in question, Şahin said, "This announcement has become necessary to clarify baseless allegations."
Şahin used the following expressions:
-According to current legislation, RTÜK does not have the authority to prevent the share transfer or sale of broadcasting organizations. In such transactions, it is sufficient for broadcasters to notify RTÜK within 30 days at the latest. Once the notification is made, RTÜK processes begin.
-After the notification regarding Erkan Kork's share transfer reached RTÜK, no work or transaction concerning the broadcasting organization with the "Flash Haber" logo was approved by the Supreme Council, and no authorization (such as logo change, HD broadcast request, cable broadcast request, etc.) was granted.
-Claims that the internal commercial activities of broadcasting organizations take place with the knowledge and approval of RTÜK are both far from legal reality and a perception operation aimed at misleading the public.
-The broadcasting organization in question has been transferred to the TMSF (Savings Deposit Insurance Fund) as a result of the ongoing judicial process, and RTÜK is closely monitoring the process in all its dimensions.
-We will not remain silent against these attempts to mislead the public with baseless allegations against RTÜK; our responsibility to inform the public accurately will be maintained with the same determination.