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Prosecutors investigate former Ankara mayor over money transfers through German company

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Turkish prosecutors are investigating former Ankara mayor Melih Gökçek, his son and daughter-in-law over suspected undeclared transfers to companies abroad.
  • Investigators reportedly questioned Gökçek on Friday and summoned his son and daughter-in-law on Monday.
  • The inquiry follows journalist Murat Ağırel’s reporting that the family allegedly transferred millions of euros through a German-registered company and invested in real estate.

Former Ankara mayor Melih Gökçek is under investigation over suspected hidden money transfers abroad, with prosecutors also examining the role of his son and daughter-in-law.

The state-run Anadolu news agency reported that Gökçek, a politician from the AKP, and the two relatives are suspected of making “undeclared money transfers to companies abroad.” Prosecutors reportedly questioned Gökçek on Friday, then summoned his son and his son’s wife on Monday.

The investigation follows reporting by journalist Murat Ağırel. He alleged that Gökçek, together with his son and daughter-in-law, used a company registered in Germany to transfer several million euros abroad and invest in real estate.

Gökçek served as Ankara’s mayor from 1994 to 2017. The investigation remains ongoing and the report said the article would be updated.

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