An operation was carried out by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office against Üsküdar Municipality on charges of “Bribery”, “Extortion” and “Establishing a Organization”. 6 people, including Mayor Sinem Dedetaş, her Deputy Ceyhun Ünlü and her Private Secretary Alihan Koçoğlu, were detained. MASAK, contractors and municipal subsidiary Kent A.Ş. It was determined that a front consultancy contract worth 1 billion 78 million lira was signed between the companies and more than 361 million lira was collected. During the operation, Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş, Deputy Mayor Ceyhun Ünlü, Private Secretary Alihan Koçoğlu, Architect Burçin Çevik, business follower Adem Altıntaş and contractor Bülent Orhan Tozkoparan were detained.

LICENSE PROCESSES WERE MANAGED WITH CRYPTO MAIL AND EXCEL

Kent A.Ş., which has no official authority. It was determined that its employees directed the licensing processes through an encrypted e-mail system and color-coded Excel tables. It was claimed that in projects with high construction volume, the bribe tariff was determined in dollars, some of the money collected was distributed to the personnel, and some was delivered to Akkoyunlu in line with the needs of the Private Secretary. In the first two waves of the investigation, 16 people, including Vice President Filiz Deveci and Nazım Akkoyunlu, were arrested.

COLORFUL PASSWORD OF THE BRIBERY NETWORK

One of the suspects who testified within the scope of the investigation deciphered the color-coded table prepared regarding the bribery negotiations between contractors and municipal officials in the district. According to the coloring table, it was determined that the build files were classified with different colors and each color contained a separate instruction regarding the process to be followed.

Accordingly, it was determined that the structures marked in blue represent the files in which an agreement has been reached with the contractors and the transactions need to be carried out. It was evaluated that the files marked in red indicate structures whose transactions should be stopped because an agreement could not be reached between the parties.

It was determined that the structures marked in green indicate that no meetings have been held with the relevant people yet and therefore the transactions should not be progressed.

In the statement made by the Directorate of Communications, it was stated that significant results were obtained in the studies on terrorist propaganda and disinformation activities in the digital field.

In the statement, it was noted that 3,679 of the access blocked accounts were determined to be linked to FETO and FETO-affiliated structures, and it was emphasized that legal and administrative procedures were completed and access blocking decisions were implemented, with the coordination of the relevant institutions, for 2,965 accounts that were found to be praising terrorism, encouraging terrorism, spreading disinformation, and carrying out psychological operation activities against Turkey.

THE MOST ACCESS BARRIERS ARE ON THE X PLATFORM

In the statement, it was stated that in the distribution of access blocked accounts according to platforms in the 7-month period, X took the first place, followed by Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and Spotify.

The statement pointed out that terrorist organizations and organized disinformation networks aim to manipulate public opinion, influence social perception and create information pollution during crisis periods, especially by using platforms with high interaction potential.

“The coordination mechanism is not limited to interfering with illegal content. Trend topic (TT) lists, hashtag campaigns, coordinated sharing networks and bot account movements created on social media platforms are also monitored in real time with advanced digital analysis methods. While artificial agenda studies created for the purpose of psychological operations are detected in a short time, the source and spread model of the campaigns are revealed through digital network analysis. With the technical and legal processes carried out simultaneously by the relevant institutions, coordinated influence operations are prevented from reaching large masses.

Security sources state that digital platforms have now become an arena of struggle that directly concerns not only the field of communication but also national security. It is stated that technical analysis, judicial process and access measures are operated in harmony from a single center with the work carried out by the institutions, thus not only individual accounts but also organized digital networks are detected and neutralized. “Access block data on 6,644 accounts that emerged in the last 7 months reveals that Türkiye has implemented a multi-layered and coordinated fight model in the cyber homeland against terrorist propaganda, disinformation and psychological operations activities.”

Within the scope of the “Criminal Organization of Friends” investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Istanbul Provincial Police Department teams took action for the fourth wave operation in the morning. 13 suspects were caught and detained in the operation carried out in line with the evidence obtained in the investigation file. It was stated that the investigation was carried out under four main headings: transactions related to housing and container purchases, real estate transfers, circulation of checks issued by the association, and financial and commercial relations considered to be linked to Haluk Levent.

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MONEY TRANSFERRED FOR HOUSING AND CONTAINER

Proceedings were initiated against the officials of the companies that were deemed to have not completed the promised houses, even though the Buddy Association made an agreement for the construction of houses in 2023 and transferred a significant amount of money from donations. In this context, Azim Yol İnşaat A.Ş. official Ayhan Demir, Pegas Global A.Ş. official Nejdet Kuy, Hamle İnşaat A.Ş. Officials Murat Yaren and Ayhan Çevik were among the names detained within the scope of the operation. It was also reported that it was determined that containers were purchased from Pegas Global A.Ş. on behalf of the association, and that proceedings were initiated against Ahbap Association Purchasing Manager Deniz Şimşek due to his role in the purchasing, payment and supply processes.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS ARE BEING EXAMINED

It was determined that a large number of real estates were transferred sequentially to the suspect Yeliz Kaya by some companies and individuals. In the examinations carried out, Başaran Holding A.Ş. by 22, Power İnşaat A.Ş. 10 by Koçsu Yapı A.Ş. It was determined that 17 properties were transferred to Yeliz Kaya by Orhan İnan and 10 by Orhan İnan. Within the scope of these transactions, Başaran Holding A.Ş. owner Hüseyin Başaran, Power İnşaat A.Ş. officials Recep Demir and Emre Saral, Koçsu Yapı A.Ş. Action was taken against officials Faruk Koç and Orhan İnan.

ASSOCIATION CHECKS ARE ALSO IN INVESTIGATION

The circulation and collection processes of some checks issued by the Friends Association were also included in the investigation file. In this context, proceedings were initiated against Sibel Kaya, who was determined to be the last endorser of the checks, and Muhammed Ali Yılmaz, an official of Mays Group.

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Within the scope of the investigation, proceedings were also initiated against Ali Demirhan, whose financial and commercial relationship with Haluk Levent was considered to be suspicious.

13 DETENTION

Within the scope of the investigation, the suspects are Azim Yol İnşaat A.Ş. official Ayhan Demir, Pegas Global A.Ş. official Nejdet Kuy, Hamle İnşaat A.Ş. officials Murat Yaren and Ayhan Çevik, Başaran Holding A.Ş. owner Hüseyin Başaran, Power İnşaat A.Ş. officials Recep Demir and Emre Saral, Koçsu Yapı A.Ş. officials Faruk Koç, Orhan İnan, Sibel Kaya, the last endorser of the checks issued by the association, Mays Group official Muhammed Ali Yılmaz, Ali Demirhan and Ahbap Association Purchasing Manager Deniz Şimşek were detained.

BAŞARAN HOLDİNG’S PLACE IN THE INVESTIGATION

Within the scope of the Friendship Association Investigation; He applied to the Gaziosmanpaşa Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office with the complaint that Hüseyin Başaran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Başaran Holding, was defrauded by Haluk Levent. Allegedly, Haluk Levent, who came to the office, wanted to buy “the real estate owned by the Başaran group in order to build dormitories for orphaned girls studying at the university” on behalf of the Ahbap association.

THE PROPERTIES WERE TRANSFERRED BUT THERE IS NO MONEY

Hüseyin Başaran wanted to support orphan girls to start their lives due to the deep spiritual sensitivity he experienced after losing his daughter in a plane crash in 2018. Haluk Levent transferred 22 properties worth $60 million to Başaran’s assistant Yeliz Kaya. Başaran filed a criminal complaint to the prosecutor’s office, claiming that the money was not paid to him and that these real estates were not used for the stated purpose.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the digital materials of the detained former Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel were examined. During the investigations, the correspondence between Sonel and dismissed police officer Gökhan Ertok, who was detained within the scope of the investigation, was evaluated within the scope of the crimes of destroying, hiding or altering criminal evidence, unlawful seizure of personal data, deprivation of liberty, intentional injury, plunder and destruction or alteration of data in the information system.

In this context, suspects EE and SK were detained in a simultaneous operation in Ankara on July 23. Following the allegations in question, former Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel, protection police officer Şükrü Eroğlu, and retired police officer Gökhan Ertok were taken from the prison where they were detained and brought to Erzurum City Hospital for a health check. Sonel, Eroğlu and Ertok were brought to Erzurum Courthouse, under intense security measures, to have their statements taken in the investigation. Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office made a statement about the investigation. In the statement made by the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on the subject, the following was noted: “During the technical examinations made on the digital materials of the suspect Tuncay Sonel, photographs, correspondence and concrete facts that constitute incidental evidence that touch on an illegal relationship network in which public power is abused and various crimes in the Turkish Penal Code were found. In line with the evidence obtained, a simultaneous operation was organized in Ankara today against a total of 5 suspects, 3 of whom are considered to be connected to the incident and who are still detained within the scope of the file, and who are not in prison.” “Two target suspects were caught and taken into custody.”

According to the information obtained, the number of downloads of KADES, which was launched in 2018 within the scope of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ efforts to combine technological opportunities with security services, has reached 10 million with 9 million 859 thousand 147 times.

MORE THAN 200 THOUSAND NOTIFICATIONS WERE RECEIVED

A total of 239 thousand 356 reports have been made through KADES to date. 152 thousand 974 of the notices were recorded as real and 86 thousand 382 as false. Accordingly, 64 percent of the notifications reaching the application were original notifications.

THE CLOSEST SECURITY TEAM IS BEING DIRECTED TO THE AREA

By turning on location information through the application, the help button can be tapped in case of violence or threat. After the notification reaches the security units with the location, the nearest law enforcement team is directed to the area.

IT IS USED IN 10 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

Since the nature of the notification cannot be determined with certainty before the teams arrive at the scene, every notification made through KADES is evaluated as a risk to life safety, regardless of whether it is genuine or unfounded, and the intervention process is initiated. The application can be used in 10 different languages ​​in addition to Turkish.

“DIRECT SECURITY LINE BETWEEN WOMEN AND THE STATE”

In his evaluation to the AA correspondent, Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi stated that KADES allows women to quickly reach security units whenever they need.

Calling on those who have not downloaded the application yet, Minister Çiftçi said:

“Making women feel safe is an uninterrupted state responsibility that is not limited to intervention at the time of the incident. We see KADES as more than a mobile application, as a direct security line established between women and the state in case of danger. I ask women who have not yet used the application to keep KADES ready and use it without hesitation when they feel threatened.”

The heavy rain that hit Ankara last Saturday once again confirmed that the CHP Metropolitan Municipality was failing in infrastructure. The floods, which especially affected the districts of Mamak and Keçiören, gave the citizens and tradesmen of Ankara a difficult time.

Following the disgrace, Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan reminded that the infrastructure responsibility lies directly with the Ankara Water and Sewerage Administration (ASKİ) and stated that the municipal teams are on the alert in the field. However, the subsidiary Sözcü newspaper, which tried to cover up the infrastructure weakness of the CHP administration, launched a perception operation by targeting Özarslan’s statements. The response to the media, which tried to exploit Özarslan’s thank you post to ASKİ last year, was not delayed.

HARD REACTION TO FONDAS MEDIA MANIPULATION

In his statement published under the title “Announced to the Public”, President Mesut Özarslan slammed the “excuse-finding” tactics of the supporting media and social media trolls. Emphasizing that they are grateful for the right work, but will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the people, Özarslan said:

“The statement I made following the images of the flood yesterday had the aim of both sharing our work with our nation and revealing the reasons for the disruptions with public stance and public maturity. After our statement, they attacked through manipulative news sources such as Sözcü Newspaper and troll accounts, using the ‘excuse’ method they are very good at and publishing the thank you post I made last year. The post I made last year was very clear: I thanked ASKİ for the infrastructure works started in Keçiören. Because whoever does the right thing is better off thanking them.” “I have no hesitation, but it is our responsibility to our nation to criticize and share when we see shortcomings.”

“A WHOLE YEAR HAS PASSED BY, WHAT DID THE CHP ADMINISTRATION DO?”

Stating that the perception is being carried out under the name of infrastructure move and that no progress has been achieved in the past year, Özarslan revealed the inadequacy of the CHP administration with the following words:

We said, “The infrastructure work that has been initiated is valuable, we thank those who contributed.” A whole year has passed. So what changed? In the rain that fell yesterday, the streets were again submerged in water, our citizens were victimized again, and our tradesmen were heartbroken again. “So, no progress has been made in those studies that were initiated.”

“This means that there are serious deficiencies in infrastructure, lack of grids, manhole cleaning, preparation and crisis management. Those who change the agenda by discussing what was talked about in the past and what is talked about today will one day be embarrassed!”

“INCOMPATIBLE STAFFING AT ASKI IS VICTIMIZING THE PEOPLE OF ANKARA”

Emphasizing that they think about the life and property safety of the people of Keçiören, not politics, Özarslan concluded his statement by pointing out the incompetent structure in Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and ASKİ:

“Our problem is Keçiören, not politics. Our problem is our citizens who look out the window with fear when it rains. Yesterday we thanked for the goodwill. Today we criticize the work that was not done. Tomorrow, we will thank whoever does the right thing, and we will stand against whoever does not do their duty.

I repeat: Negativities in the infrastructure are experienced due to unqualified staffing and unplanned management approach in ASKİ. This is the truth whether you accept it or not. The people of Ankara face this reality every time it rains. “At least for the future, my only hope is that those who have the responsibility of managing the city will face this reality and do what is necessary.”