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Another Arrest in Ahbap Investigation
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Another Arrest in Ahbap Investigation

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish authorities have detained Özgür Güner, the brother of a previously arrested individual, as part of an investigation into the Ahbap Association.
  • Güner is accused of transferring approximately 400,000 euros to a French bank and allegedly purchased a plane ticket to leave the country.
  • The investigation has previously seen the arrest of Alper Çelik, a co-founder of Ahbap, on drug trafficking charges, with bahis-related messages also entering the case file.

An investigation into the Ahbap Association has led to the detention of Özgür Güner, the brother of Ece Güner, who was previously arrested in connection with the probe. According to Halk TV, Özgür Güner allegedly transferred around 400,000 euros to the France-based CCF Paris Bank within a short period. Reports also suggest he purchased a plane ticket to leave Turkey shortly after the transfer.

Following these developments, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) reportedly froze Güner's bank accounts. Police teams then took him into custody. The investigation has previously involved the arrest of Alper Çelik, a co-founder of the Ahbap Association. Çelik was later imprisoned on charges of "manufacturing and trading drugs or stimulants."

The case file also includes WhatsApp messages, reportedly exchanged between Haluk Levent and Alper Çelik, related to online betting. A MASAK report included in the file indicated unusual financial activity in Alper Çelik's accounts dating back to 2020. The investigation continues to unfold with these new detentions and allegations.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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