New development in Can Holding operation: 26 people referred to the courthouse

Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Can Holding officials are facing charges of "establishing and managing a criminal organization," "money laundering," and "qualified fraud." In the operation carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command, 26 people were detained, including Can Yayın Holding Chairman of the Board Mehmet Kenan Tekdağ, and Betül Can and Zühal Can, the wives of holding owners Şakir Can and Murat Can.

DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATION

In the investigation conducted by the Küçükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it is alleged that companies within Can Holding formed an organization for the purpose of committing crimes. The investigation, which was initiated following reports from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and examinations by financial audit units, alleges that funds of unknown origin were transferred to company accounts and that attempts were made to conceal the traces of these funds. Furthermore, it is alleged that tax liabilities were reduced through the use of forged documents.

Within the scope of the investigation, it is stated that the holding established a criminal organization for profit, aimed at complicating audit mechanisms and evading legal sanctions. MASAK reports reveal that the criminal organization expanded its commercial volume with illegal proceeds and carried out company acquisitions in strategic sectors.

CİNER GROUP AND TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS

Within the framework of the investigation, it was decided to appoint trustees to 10 more companies under Can Holding. Additionally, an arrest warrant was issued for Turgay Ciner. While trustees were also appointed to some companies belonging to the Ciner Group, it was stated that there are strong suspicions that these companies served to launder proceeds derived from crime.

The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office determined that there are financial and commercial ties between Can Holding and the Ciner Group, and that criminal proceeds were laundered through these ties. Within the scope of the investigation, the assets of many companies were seized, and travel bans were imposed on some suspects.

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