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Journalist Reveals Secret Witness Testimony Implicating Abdullah Gül, İlbak Holding

Journalist Reveals Secret Witness Testimony Implicating Abdullah Gül, İlbak Holding

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Journalist Murat Ağırel revealed testimony from a secret witness in an Istanbul investigation.
  • The witness, known as 'Ceviz,' implicated Abdullah Gül and the İlbak Holding in alleged wrongdoing.
  • Ağırel stated the secret witness's testimony was not included in the indictment.

Journalist Murat Ağırel has brought to light the testimony of a secret witness, codenamed 'Ceviz,' which implicates Abdullah Gül and İlbak Holding in a significant investigation. Ağırel presented the details of the testimony, which was reportedly found in supplementary case files for an Istanbul investigation.

According to Ağırel's report on Onlar TV, the witness's statement points to Abdullah Gül and his brother Macit Gül as the "real and unseen patrons" behind İlbak Holding. The testimony alleges that the Gül brothers rapidly supported and grew the holding over the past 15 years. This revelation raises questions about the true ownership and influence within the company.

Adding another layer to the controversy, Ağırel emphasized that the secret witness's testimony was notably absent from the official indictment. This omission suggests a potential disconnect between the evidence gathered and the charges formally brought, fueling speculation and further scrutiny of the case. The investigation appears to be delving into complex financial and corporate dealings.

Dosya kapsamında gözaltına alınan ve tutuklanan İlbak Holdingin asıl ve görünmeyen patronu, bu Holding'i son 15 yılda hızlı bir şekilde destekleyerek büyüten Abdullah Gül ve kardeşi Macit Gül'dür

— Murat AğırelReporting on the secret witness's testimony implicating Abdullah Gül and İlbak Holding.
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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.