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Prominent Couple Scammed Out of 32 Million TL Over Villa Sale
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Prominent Couple Scammed Out of 32 Million TL Over Villa Sale

From Sabah · (6m ago) Turkish Critical tone

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A couple in Istanbul has filed a complaint alleging they were defrauded of approximately 32 million Turkish Lira by a contractor who promised to help sell their villa.
  • The contractor, identified as ErdoฤŸan K., allegedly took large sums of money for project drawings and to resolve issues with the villa's permits, including a supposed threat of demolition.
  • Police arrested ErdoฤŸan K., who has been formally charged with aggravated fraud and faces up to 10 years in prison.

In a shocking turn of events that has shaken Istanbul's elite circles, prominent socialites Mesut and Gilman Karadeniz have fallen victim to a sophisticated scam, losing an estimated 32 million Turkish Lira.

EVฤฐN YIKILACAK PARA VER

โ€” Gilman KaradenizThis quote, translated as 'The house will be demolished, give money,' highlights the alleged threat used by the contractor to extort more funds from the victim.

The couple, who had put their luxurious Beykoz villa on the market, were approached by ErdoฤŸan K., a contractor previously involved in their property's landscaping. He claimed he could find a buyer and, subsequently, extracted substantial sums of money under the guise of preparing detailed project plans for the municipality and resolving permit issues.

Adding to the distress, Gilman Karadeniz was reportedly informed of a 'building violation report' while away from the city. ErdoฤŸan K. then allegedly demanded more money, citing a supposed connection to a high-ranking judicial official, and warning that the house would be demolished if his demands were not met. The couple complied, transferring an additional 23.3 million TL, $178,000 USD, and 90 grams of gold.

tapunun รผzerine ลŸerh konulduฤŸunu, evin iskanฤฑnฤฑn iptal edildiฤŸini sรถyledi.

โ€” Gilman KaradenizThis quote, translated as 'he said a lien was placed on the deed and the house's occupancy permit was canceled,' describes the alleged false claims made by the contractor to pressure the victim.

When ErdoฤŸan K. became unreachable, the Karadeniz couple realized they had been defrauded and reported the incident to the authorities. The suspect has since been arrested and faces charges of aggravated fraud, with prosecutors seeking a prison sentence of up to 10 years. This case serves as a stark reminder of the elaborate schemes fraudsters employ, preying on the trust and assets of unsuspecting individuals.

ลžรœPHELฤฐYE ULAลžILAMADI

This subheading, translated as 'The suspect could not be reached,' indicates the point at which the victims realized they were victims of fraud.
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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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