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7 suspects, including Ömer Sarıgül, arrested in money laundering investigation

A new development has occurred in the investigation conducted in Istanbul on charges of "laundering assets derived from crime." It has been reported that 7 suspects, including Ömer Sarıgül, the son of Yeni Party MP Mustafa Sarıgül, have been arrested. Judicial proceedings for other suspects, including journalist Murat Ağırel, are ongoing.

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Published: 19.10.2026 22:11 Updated: 19.10.2026 22:11
7 suspects, including Ömer Sarıgül, arrested in money laundering investigation

The judicial process continues in the money laundering investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It was stated that suspects Ömer Sarıgül, Özgür Bölükbaşı, Sadullah Ergün, Selim Daşdemir, Volkan Aslanbaş, Zekai Erdem, and Zekeriya Yasemin, who were detained as part of the investigation, have been arrested. It was reported that the judicial interrogations of other suspects, including Murat Ağırel, are still underway.

ARREST DECISION FOR 7 SUSPECTS

It was reported that an arrest decision was issued for 7 of the individuals referred to the judgeship as part of the investigation.

The individuals arrested are as follows:

- Ömer Sarıgül

- Özgür Bölükbaşı

- Sadullah Ergün

- Selim Daşdemir

- Volkan Aslanbaş

- Zekai Erdem

- Zekeriya Yasemin

INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON CHARGES OF "MONEY LAUNDERING"

The investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is reportedly related to the allegation of "laundering assets derived from crime." Previously, 17 suspects were referred to the courthouse as part of the investigation, with the prosecutor's office requesting the arrest of 15 of them and judicial control for 2.

ÖMER SARIGÜL IS ALSO AMONG THOSE ARRESTED

Ömer Sarıgül, the son of Yeni Party MP Mustafa Sarıgül, was also among those for whom an arrest warrant was issued. Ömer Sarıgül had been detained in the earlier phase of the investigation and was subsequently referred to the courthouse.

PROCESS CONTINUES FOR MURAT AĞIREL

The prosecutor's office had requested the arrest of journalist Murat Ağırel. Sözcü

According to the latest information shared, the judicial interrogations of other suspects, including Ağırel, are ongoing.


News Source: 12punto

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