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Minister Gürlek: Ahbap investigation may expand, Haluk Levent in custody due to escape attempt

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Minister Gürlek: Ahbap investigation may expand, Haluk Levent in custody due to escape attempt
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Key Points

  • In the Ahbap Association investigation coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 22 people were taken into custody in the initial stage.
  • While MASAK reports are being examined, it has been reported that the scope of the investigation may expand.
  • Ahbap Association Chairman Haluk Levent was taken into custody due to an escape attempt despite a travel ban.
  • In the Yazıcıoğlu helicopter crash investigation, new detentions took place, including retired military personnel who are said to have FETÖ links.

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22 detentions17 new detentions

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek made important statements regarding the investigation into the Ahbap Association following the Cabinet Meeting. Stating that the investigation continues under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Gürlek expressed that 22 people were taken into custody in the initial stage and MASAK reports are being examined.

Minister Gürlek also touched upon the reason for the detention of Association Chairman Haluk Levent on Sunday, stating that Levent made an escape attempt despite the travel ban imposed on him. It has been reported by the authorized authorities that the investigation process is likely to expand.

Furthermore, Gürlek also mentioned the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the helicopter crash in which Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu and his accompanying delegation lost their lives. In this context, he confirmed that new detentions have taken place, including retired military personnel among them, and that there are FETÖ-linked individuals among the suspects.

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What was the reason for Haluk Levent's detention?
Haluk Levent was detained on Sunday because he attempted to flee despite a previously imposed travel ban.
At what stage is the Ahbap Association investigation currently?
The investigation is ongoing under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, MASAK reports are being examined, and it has been announced that the process may expand.
What are the new developments in the Yazıcıoğlu helicopter crash investigation?
In the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, new detentions have taken place, including retired military personnel, and it has been reported that there are individuals with FETÖ links among the suspects.

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