Hafize Gaye Erkan, who was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) on June 8, 2023, had become a major topic of discussion following an interview she gave to Ahmet Hakan and allegations raised regarding her father.
Following claims that she had allocated an office and an official vehicle at the bank to her father, Erol Erkan, and that her father had slapped a bank employee, Gaye Erkan resigned on February 2 by requesting to be relieved of her duties.
Erkan was spotted for the first time months after leaving her post.
THE VALUE OF THE VILLA EXCEEDS 91 MILLION TL
According to a report by Sözcü TV, Erkan, who was seen in the common area of her luxury villa—valued between 2 million and 3 million euros (91 million 475 thousand TL)—hosted a party for her son Aslan Selim's second birthday.
Luxury birthday party in Bodrum
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Hafize Gaye Erkan spotted for the first time in months https://t.co/Fw0CoFbQIj pic.twitter.com/s7zy8O3LD5
CONTINUES TO RECEIVE SALARY
The amount Erkan spent on the luxury birthday party has become a subject of curiosity, as she continues to receive a salary of approximately 300 thousand TL (gross) because she was removed from her position.
If Erkan does not enter insured employment within 1.5 years, her 300 thousand TL salary will continue to be paid.
News Source: 12punto
