Number of detentions in Ahbap Association investigation rises to 22, Haluk Levent caught in Bursa

Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the Ahbap Association, association president Haluk Levent was detained in Bursa. Levent faced charges of 'opposition to the associations law', 'laundering of assets stemming from a crime', and 'organizational membership'. Levent, who was brought to the Istanbul Police Department for his statement, was found to have bet 990 million lira and lost 390 million lira between 2020 and 2026.

In MASAK reports and technical surveillance conducted, high-volume money movements were found that were inconsistent with the financial profiles of the suspects. According to the investigation data, it was determined that high amounts of money transfers were made among association employees and members, large sums were transferred to games of chance, and chained title deed transfers were carried out among them. In addition, it was revealed that 120 million lira was transferred from the association's account to the account of his assistant Yeliz Kaya.

While 18 people were initially detained in the operation, digital materials, cash, gold, checks, and promissory notes were seized during searches at the addresses. With the continuation of the work, 4 more people were caught, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to 22. Among those detained is lawyer Ece Güner, who previously stated that she was fighting to get back the money she lent to Haluk Levent.