H.Ö., named in the second Seçil Erzan case, arrested

A case similar to that of Seçil Erzan, who was arrested on charges of defrauding famous figures in the football world with promises of high returns, has occurred in İzmir.

Denizbank Bornova Branch Manager and Karşıyaka Sports Club Basketball Youth Branch President H.Ö. had allegedly collected money from a total of 5 people, including 2 club executives, with the promise of high returns. Regarding the incident, teams from the Cyber Crimes Branch Directorate, coordinated by the Financial Crimes Branch Directorate, arrived at the bank branch, and digital materials were seized as a result of the searches conducted.

Simultaneous searches were also conducted at a currency exchange office in Karşıyaka, the workplace above the currency exchange office, and the residences of the currency exchange owner S.Ç. and Branch Manager H.Ö. The teams also detained bank branch employees E.Y. and A.A. to take their statements.

H.Ö., who attempted suicide by taking an overdose of medication, was taken to İzmir City Hospital. It was learned that H.Ö., who was transferred to the psychiatry ward, refused to eat. While his doctors informed the police teams that the individual was not in a condition to give a statement, it was emphasized that a decision would be made as a result of the evaluations to be conducted.

DENİZBANK BRANCH MANAGER ARRESTED

H.Ö., who was discharged after receiving treatment at İzmir City Hospital, was taken into custody today. Having completed his procedures at the police station, H.Ö. was first brought to the hospital for a health check. Later, H.Ö. was referred to the courthouse, where he was arrested and sent to prison.

News Source: İHA