Gülben Ergen on Haluk Levent Investigation: 'I Trusted, I Am Disappointed'

Singer Gülben Ergen has broken her silence following the investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into the Ahbap Association and its founder, Haluk Levent.

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Yes, I sent it. I also donated. Like you, I trusted. Like you, I am disappointed.

Ergen, who previously provided financial support to the association and performed free of charge at Levent's charity concerts, addressed criticism on social media. She confirmed her past statements of support for Levent, particularly those made during the 2023 earthquake relief efforts.

Responding to a social media user who shared a 2023 tweet from Ergen praising Levent as a man of "goodness" with a "great Anatolian heart," the singer acknowledged her past trust. "Yes, I sent it. I also donated. Like you, I trusted. Like you, I am disappointed," Ergen stated, expressing her current feelings of disillusionment.

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Haluk Levent is a man of goodness who doesn't need to protect himself and carries a great Anatolian heart.

Her statement comes as many celebrities who previously supported Ahbap's activities are making public comments in the wake of Levent's arrest. Ergen's candid admission reflects a broader sentiment of disappointment among those who placed their faith in the association and its leadership.

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Gülben Ergen, did you really tweet this during the earthquake? How do you trust so much?