In the investigation launched following the complaint of two German businesspeople, it was alleged that Mustafa Sarıgül and his family were involved in money laundering activities through suspicious money transfers of 100 million euros and promises of a 1 billion euro fund. While 5 people, including Ömer Sarıgül and journalist Murat Ağırel, were detained as part of the investigation, it was reported that efforts to apprehend Emir Sarıgül are ongoing.
Mustafa Sarıgül, who made a new statement on his social media account regarding the process, began his statement with the words "with respect to the public" and included the following expressions:
"WITH RESPECT TO THE PUBLIC;
I would like to state the following points in order to correctly inform the public regarding the investigation that began on October 16, 2026:
• Public power is exercised by a public official. Mustafa Sarıgül is not a public official but an elected member of parliament. He is an opposition MP. He has no public power that he uses or will use.
• There is no public loss caused by the meetings held with the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened. No public tenders, land, loans, etc., were given to these individuals. No such promise was made. THE ONLY PARTY HARMED IN THIS INCIDENT IS ME AND MY FAMILY.
• The meetings with the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened were held with the thought: 'Can we bring investment to Turkey?' Upon realizing—albeit late—that the individuals' investment projects were fabricated and aimed at fraud, contact was severed.
• The documents, contracts, bank receipts, and notary certifications presented by the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened are fake and fabricated. Our lawyers will share all information and documents regarding this with the investigative authorities.
• When the individuals could not get results from the blackmail they carried out directly and indirectly, they contacted journalist Murat Ağırel to strengthen their blackmail with public pressure.
Upon Mr. Ağırel's desire to examine, verify, and listen to the parties regarding the allegations and documents that reached him, and his approach with suspicion, they filed a complaint against family members and journalist Murat Ağırel with the Financial Crimes Investigation unit.
• During this investigation, it was determined that some news sites and social media accounts circulated a prejudgment or false news on the internet, and then hundreds of news sites shared them with the same headline and content.
I thank the news sites, newspapers, and television channels that did not use this false news or information without verification.
As a person who has never slandered a single person or institution throughout his life and has never deviated from political and social courtesy, I appeal to the common sense of the public:
• Justice is the foundation of the state.
• No one should be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their surname. No one should be prejudged as guilty just because they have a well-known surname.
• Courts decide what the crime is, who committed it, and what the penalty is. Everyone is innocent until this decision is finalized.
• Respecting people's honor, dignity, and reputation is both a moral obligation and a legal responsibility.
• The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to be stigmatized are necessary for everyone. Protecting these principles and rights is in everyone's interest.
• My son, Emir Sarıgül, went to the police station with his lawyer after his lawyer returned from abroad.
Respectfully announced to the public.
Mustafa SARIGÜL
Erzincan MP
WITH RESPECT TO THE PUBLIC; I would like to state the following points in order to correctly inform the public regarding the investigation that began on October 16, 2026: • Public power is exercised by a public official. Mustafa Sarıgül is not a public official but an elected member of parliament. He is an opposition MP. He has no public power that he uses or will use. • There is no public loss caused by the meetings held with the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened. No public tenders, land, loans, etc., were given to these individuals. No such promise was made. THE ONLY PARTY HARMED IN THIS INCIDENT IS ME AND MY FAMILY. • The meetings with the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened were held with the thought: 'Can we bring investment to Turkey?' Upon realizing—albeit late—that the individuals' investment projects were fabricated and aimed at fraud, contact was severed. • The documents, contracts, bank receipts, and notary certifications presented by the individuals who caused the investigation to be opened are fake and fabricated. Our lawyers will share all information and documents regarding this with the investigative authorities. • When the individuals could not get results from the blackmail they carried out directly and indirectly, they contacted journalist Murat Ağırel to strengthen their blackmail with public pressure. Upon Mr. Ağırel's desire to examine, verify, and listen to the parties regarding the allegations and documents that reached him, and his approach with suspicion, they filed a complaint against family members and journalist Murat Ağırel with the Financial Crimes Investigation unit. • During this investigation, it was determined that some news sites and social media accounts circulated a prejudgment or false news on the internet, and then hundreds of news sites shared them with the same headline and content. I THANK THE NEWS SITES, NEWSPAPERS, AND TELEVISION CHANNELS THAT DID NOT USE THIS FALSE NEWS OR INFORMATION WITHOUT VERIFICATION. As a person who has never slandered a single person or institution throughout his life and has never deviated from political and social courtesy, I appeal to the common sense of the public: • Justice is the foundation of the state. • No one should be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their surname. No one should be prejudged as guilty just because they have a well-known surname. • Courts decide what the crime is, who committed it, and what the penalty is. Everyone is innocent until this decision is finalized. • Respecting people's honor, dignity, and reputation is both a moral obligation and a legal responsibility. • The rule of law, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to be stigmatized are necessary for everyone. Protecting these principles and rights is in everyone's interest. • My son, Emir Sarıgül, went to the police station with his lawyer after his lawyer returned from abroad. Respectfully announced to the public. Mustafa SARIGÜL Erzincan MP
— Mustafa Sarıgül (@M_Sarigul) October 18, 2026
News Source: 12punto
