Haluk Levent Questioning Complete in Ahbap Association Probe

Artist Haluk Levent has completed his questioning by prosecutors as part of an investigation into his Ahbap Association. Levent, along with 23 other suspects, was brought to the courthouse after being detained. A decision regarding their legal status is pending.

The investigation, initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, targets Levent on accusations including "organizing a criminal group," "laundering assets derived from crime," and violating the Tax Procedure Law and the Law on Associations. The probe reportedly stems from allegations of significant money transfers from Ahbap Association accounts to those of certain suspects, based on reports from MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) and technical surveillance.

Further claims within the case file suggest Levent engaged in high-value transactions on legal betting platforms between 2020 and 2026. It is also alleged that money was transferred from Ahbap Association accounts to the account of Yeliz Kaya, who is reportedly Levent's assistant. One suspect, lawyer Ece Güner, has defended these transfers as being part of a debt relationship.

Authorities conducted a second wave of operations in Istanbul, Izmir, Kocaeli, and Muğla, raiding multiple addresses and seizing digital materials. One suspect was released from police custody, while the proceedings for the others continued. The prosecutor's office is expected to issue its decision on the suspects by the end of the day.