Case expands in Cem Küçük investigation: Tahir Sarıkaya’s money trail under scrutiny

New developments have emerged in the investigation into Beyaz TV presenter and journalist Tahir Sarıkaya, who was arrested as part of the Cem Küçük probe. In the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Sarıkaya's financial movements have been placed under scrutiny, and it was stated that the scope of the investigation has been expanded following a detailed examination of MASAK records.

According to information provided by Yeni Şafak reporter Burak Doğan, it was suggested that the investigation was deepened following the examination of Sarıkaya's financial activities and that new names might come to the fore within the scope of the case file.

MASAK RECORDS EXAMINED, INVESTIGATION DEEPENED

It was stated that the MASAK records of Tahir Sarıkaya, who is currently in custody as part of the investigation, have been taken under review. Following the examination, it was reported that Sarıkaya's money movements were investigated in more detail and the scope of the investigation file was expanded.

It was alleged that new operations could be on the agenda in connection with the investigation following the examination of the financial movements in the file.

REGULAR MONEY TRANSFERS TO CEM KÜÇÜK

According to information reflected in the investigation file, it was determined that Tahir Sarıkaya made regular money transfers to Cem Küçük.

In his statement to the prosecutor's office, Sarıkaya confirmed the money movements in question. Stating that he has known Cem Küçük since 2015, Sarıkaya argued that the money transfers between them stemmed from a debt relationship and the television programs they produced together.

Sarıkaya stated that the money movements did not have any illegal purpose.

ALLEGATIONS REGARDING THREE NAMES REFLECTED IN THE FILE

With the expansion of the investigation, the allegation that Tahir Sarıkaya sent regular money not only to Cem Küçük but also to three other well-known figures in the media world has come to the agenda.

No official statement has been made regarding these individuals at this stage. It was stated that the allegations are being evaluated within the scope of the investigation.

EXPLAINED WHY HE DID NOT PROVIDE HIS PHONE PASSWORD

Tahir Sarıkaya also explained in his statement to the prosecutor's office why he did not share his phone password.

Sarıkaya said he did not provide the password for his device on the grounds that it contained private photos.

RESPONDED TO ALLEGATIONS REGARDING HALUK LEVENT

One of the topics that came up in Sarıkaya's prosecutor's statement was the financial relationship between him and artist Haluk Levent.

Sarıkaya stated that there was no direct money exchange between him and Haluk Levent. Stating that he received a scholarship of 100 thousand lira from Levent for his son's education expenses, Sarıkaya stated that this money did not belong to AHBAP and that he did not use the association's money.

Sarıkaya also denied the allegations that he carried out PR work for AHBAP.

NEW NAMES MAY COME TO THE AGENDA IN THE INVESTIGATION

While it was stated that the financial dimension of the investigation was expanded following the examination of MASAK records, it was reported that the money movements in the file continue to be investigated.

It was suggested that the money transfers Sarıkaya made with different people are being examined as part of the investigation, and new names could be included in the file in line with the findings obtained. It was stated that the examinations in the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office are ongoing.

News Source: 12punto