Furkan Foundation probe reveals 'intelligence agency' and 'execution team' allegations

An investigation into the Furkan Foundation in Adana has uncovered serious allegations, including the formation of a "Furkan Intelligence Agency" (FIT) and an "Execution Team" within the organization. The probe has led to the arrest of 35 suspects, including foundation leader Alparslan Kuytul and his wife, Semra Kuytul.

According to former foundation members cited in the investigation, the FIT, allegedly led by Mevlüt Kaynarpunar, was responsible for gathering personal information on members and reporting it to Alparslan Kuytul. The allegations suggest that individuals who sought to leave the foundation or criticized its structure were subjected to surveillance.

Further claims within the investigation file detail the establishment of "internal court"-like meetings within the foundation's buildings. Members critical of Alparslan Kuytul, such as an individual identified as N.A., were reportedly interrogated by a committee led by Semra Kuytul, forced to kneel, and subjected to violence. Additionally, a group called the "Execution Team," reportedly under Erol Ardıç, second-in-command, allegedly sent threatening messages like "Your pen has been broken" to perceived dissenters before physically assaulting them.

Some individuals allegedly faced punishment, including "falaka" (beating the soles of the feet) and physical abuse, for not adhering to the foundation's rules. However, Alparslan and Semra Kuytul have denied all accusations. They contend that the individuals making these claims harbor personal grudges against them and the community.