2 of the 13 people detained within the scope of the Gülistan Doku investigation were arrested the previous day, and a judicial control order was issued for 2 of them. Yesterday, 7 more people, including the son of Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel, were sent to the courthouse. Tuncel Sonel, who was suspended by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and launched an investigation on charges of ‘destroying, concealing or altering criminal evidence’, was detained in Elazığ and transferred to Erzurum. Meanwhile, former State Hospital Chief Physician Çağdaş Özdemir, who allegedly had Gülistan Doku’s records deleted, was also detained.

Thus, the number of detainees increased to 15. Celal Altaş, Nurşen Arıkan, Ferhat Güven and Cemile Yücer, among the 9 suspects whose statements were completed within the scope of the investigation, were referred to the court with a request for arrest, and Uğurcan Açıkgöz for judicial control. On the other hand, arrested former police officer Gökhan Ertok admitted that he inserted the spare SIM card sent by Governor Tuncel into his mother’s phone, entered Gülistan Doku’s Instagram and WhatsApp accounts and deleted some of her data. A red notice was also requested for Mustafa Türkay Sonel’s friend Umut Altaş, who was determined to be abroad within the scope of the investigation and an arrest warrant was issued for him.

RECORDS WERE FOUND IN POLNET
It was determined that Gülistan Doku’s records at Tunceli State Hospital, where she went 4 days after she was raped, were deleted. However, it was determined that these records were located on POLNET (Police Information System Network). According to records, Gülistan Doku applied to Tunceli State Hospital 13 times in 2019. The last of these applications, the record on December 31, was deleted along with the records of other patients on January 7-9, 2020. The Ministry of Health appointed an inspector regarding the issue.

HIS FILE WAS SENT TO ERZURUM
During the investigation, sufficient suspicion of crime was reached that the then Governor of Tunceli, Tuncay Sonel, had committed acts of destroying, hiding or altering criminal evidence. Thereupon, upon the instructions of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mustafa Çiftçi, an administrative investigation was initiated and an inspector was appointed. Tunceli Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office also evaluated that the crimes attributed to Sonel were personal crimes. The file regarding Sonel was sent to Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. A detention order was issued for Tuncay Sonel, who was suspended. Tuncay Sonel’s proceedings will be carried out by the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

I ACCESSED YOUR ACCOUNT
Dismissed police officer Gökhan Ertok was arrested the previous day due to the possibility of tampering with evidence. Ertok, who requested to benefit from effective remorse, admitted that he inserted the spare SIM card, which was reissued by Gülistan Doku’s family and taken from the family by the then Governor Tuncay Sonel, and sent to him through his bodyguard Şükrü Eroğlu, on January 17 and 18, 2020, into his mother’s old phone that he had previously used. Ertok, who admitted that he accessed Gülistan Doku’s Instagram account in this way, said that he then accessed the WhatsApp application and performed some transactions there.

Under the coordination of the National Intelligence Organization, a joint study was initiated against the information systems of public institutions and organizations and the cybercrime structure targeting the personal data of citizens. Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, 12 suspects were detained in raids carried out in Istanbul, Konya, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Manisa, Mardin, Batman, Çanakkale and Hakkari by the Ankara Provincial Gendarmerie Command Cyber ​​Crimes Branch Directorate teams.

MIT FOLLOWED STEP BY STEP
As a result of the studies carried out, it was determined that the structure operated by gaining unauthorized access to the systems through malicious software targeting the identity and account information of some users working in public institutions. It was determined that the data obtained was marketed through a multi-layered structure and transferred to third parties through the “dealership system”. During the operation, many domestic and international servers, data storage systems and digital materials were seized.

DATA TO TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS
Within the scope of the investigation, the suspect, who established and managed the technical infrastructure of the organization and carried out his activities using a code name to hide his identity, was caught in Mardin. It was determined that the suspect shared the data obtained through the system he established with different criminal elements, especially terrorist organizations and fraud networks, and that this structure allowed it to be used in organized crime activities.

Ayla Kara’s sons, Furkan and Ertuğrul Kara, talked about their mother’s sacrifice and courage. Ayla Kara’s lawyer son, Furkan Kara, stated that he was proud of his mother and said, “A son can only be so proud of his mother. I knew that my mother was my hero, but she also became a hero in her school. I can’t be more proud of this. It is really our faith that keeps us alive right now. Without our faith, it is not a pain that can be sustained or endured. I mean, I don’t know what could be greater pain for a person than losing his mother, we are very sad. Our only consolation is that one of the students whom my mother protected survived. He is a great pain for my brother.” I’m glad.”

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR HIS MEMORY
Ertuğrul Kara, who studies at Boğaziçi University Computer Engineering Department, said, “My mother’s contribution to my success at school is great. I am grateful to her. I am proud of my mother. Yes, we are very sorry, but she made a great sacrifice for her students. That’s why I can’t be more proud of her. All her students loved her very much.”

FAMILY IS RESPONSIBLE
Ramazan Kara, the husband of teacher AYLA, said, “A teacher who devoted his life to his students should not end up with his student. My daughter is a psychotherapist. This child was mentally disabled, although she should have gone to a special education center, the family sent her to this school as if nothing was wrong. She was suspended from school 3 times. It is a big mistake to keep her in the same environment with other children. The parents of that child are responsible for this.”

The 10-year prison sentence given to AG (17), who shot and murdered his schoolmate 16-year-old Mehmet Eren Parlak with a gun in front of his friends in the school gym in Karaman, in front of his friends in the school gym due to a girl issue, was approved by the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Konya Regional Court of Justice, with the 10-year prison sentence given to him for the crime of ‘intentional murder against a child’, with the reductions of being under age at the time of the incident, ‘unfair provocation’ and ‘good conduct’. Stating that they were once again devastated by the decision, father Önder Parlak (44) said, “The last resort is the Supreme Court. I will seek my son’s rights until the end. Hopefully, this will not be the price for my son’s life and this penalty will increase.”

10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH ALL REDUCTIONS
AG, who was tried by the Karaman 2nd High Criminal Court as a juvenile court, said, “I regret the incident. I wish such things had not happened.” The court board stated that there was no premeditation in the incident, contrary to the indictment, and sentenced AG to 10 years in prison for the crime of ‘intentional killing of a child’, applying a ‘good conduct’ discount, considering that he was a minor at the time of the incident, ‘unfair provocation’ since it could not be determined who caused the unfair act, and the possible effects of the sentence on the defendant’s future. AG was also sentenced to 10 months in prison for the crime of ‘opposition to law no. 6136’ and 3 months and 21 days in prison for the crime of ‘threat’, while it was decided that there was no punishment for the crime of ‘insult’.

APPEAL DECISION APPROVED
Upon the objection of Parlak’s family and the lawyers of the Ministry of Family and Social Services to the decision, the file was sent to the 1st Criminal Chamber of the Konya Regional Court of Justice. The court, which examined the file, approved the 10-year prison sentence for the crime of ‘intentional murder of a child’, with the possibility of appeal, and the sentences given for the crimes of ‘opposition to law no. 6136’, ‘threat’ and ‘insult’. Stating that they were once again devastated by the decision, father Önder Parlak (44) said, “The last resort is the Supreme Court. I will seek my son’s rights until the end. Hopefully, this will not be the price for my son’s life and this penalty will increase.”

The appeal ruled to overturn the 102 years and 4 months prison sentence given to the detained defendant Seçil Erzan, who was tried in the fraud case publicly known as the “highly profitable secret fund”. The 22nd Criminal Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice completed its review of the 102 years and 4 months prison sentence given to the defendant Erzan by the Istanbul 41st High Criminal Court for the crimes of “qualified fraud” and “forgery of private documents”. The chamber found the appeal objections justified, stating that the first instance court did not include the combined file information when making the decision, which caused difficulty in auditing. Stating that some procedures were not followed during the trial of the defendant Erzan, the Chamber ruled that the decision was reversed and the file was sent back to the local court. While the chamber overturned the prison sentence decisions given to some defendants on the grounds that some procedures were not implemented, it found the decisions given to some defendants to be lawful. The Istanbul 41st High Criminal Court, which decided the case on December 1, 2025, sentenced the defendant Seçil Erzan to a total of 102 years and 4 months in prison and a total judicial fine of 753 thousand 880 liras for “qualified fraud”, “forgery of private documents” and “abuse of trust” against 27 complainants. In the decision, the committee also decided to postpone the announcement of the sentence of 1 year, 10 months and 15 days in prison for the crime of “forgery of private documents” and ruled that Erzan be subject to probation for 5 years for this crime.

President Erdoğan spoke at the opening of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, which was held for the 5th time this year:

We see this organization as a platform of intelligence where in-depth consultations are held on where the world is heading, what values ​​humanity can meet around, and what new areas of interaction might be. We are all clearly aware of this fact: Today, diplomacy is no longer just an area where problems, disputes and interests are negotiated. Diplomacy also represents a basis for discussing the principles in which the common future of humanity will be shaped. I believe that the forum will contribute to Türkiye’s mission of being the key to peace with your stimulating ideas, and I would like to thank each of you in advance.

HOW SHOULD WE TRUST THE SYSTEM THAT CANNOT EVEN PROTECT BABIES?

Today, the world is experiencing a crisis of direction as well as a crisis of power. The genocide in Gaza clearly showed what the current order allows. If a system cannot protect innocent babies in incubators from bullets, if institutions and rules cannot prevent the oppression of oppressors, isn’t this a structural decay? How can we be expected to trust a system that failed to meet the most basic test of humanity in Syria and Gaza yesterday, and in the West Bank and Lebanon today? How can it be possible for us to remain helpless against this system?

JOINT ROOM OF GLOBAL CONSCIENCE

On the path we set out five years ago with the aim of a global platform that would keep the pulse of diplomacy, today we see that Antalya Diplomatic Forum has become the common platform of global mind, global conscience and especially hope for the future. I believe that the discussions to be held for three days under the theme of ‘Constructing tomorrow, managing uncertainties’ will make this unique and special aspect of the forum even more evident.

OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS HÜRMÜZ IS CLEAR

Our stance on Hormuz is very clear. Gulf countries’ right to access the high seas should not be restricted. The main thing is to ensure freedom of navigation on the basis of established rules and to keep Hormuz open to commercial ships.

ISRAEL SHOULD NOT DYNAMITE THE PROCESS

We are satisfied with the 15-day ceasefire. We believe that the window of opportunity opened by the ceasefire should be used effectively to establish lasting peace. No matter how deep the disagreements, words should not be allowed to be replaced by bloody struggle in resolving disputes. We must be ready and vigilant against Israel disrupting the negotiation process.

WE ARE READY FOR RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

In the Russia-Ukraine war, Türkiye is ready to support the facilitating step in the continuation of direct negotiations, including the leaders’ summit, if the parties are willing. Peace and stability in our neighbor Syria are vital for the future of our region.

ERDOĞAN’S STAMP ON DIPLOMACY

President Erdoğan held strategic meetings with the leaders of the participating countries within the scope of ADF and carried out intense diplomacy traffic for peace. Erdoğan met separately with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Syrian President Ahmed Shara, Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamed Es Sani, Moldovan President Maya Sandu and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, within the scope of the meetings where global crises were discussed.

‘ANTALYA HAS BECOME THE NEW DAVOS’ CONVERSATIONS IN THE CORRIDORS…

Antalya Diplomatic Forum (ADF), organized under the auspices of President Erdoğan and hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is held at the NEST Congress and Fair Center in Belek Tourism Center with the main theme of “Coping with Uncertainties While Designing Tomorrow”. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which was first held in 2021, is being held with intense participation this year as well. More than 20 heads of state and government from more than 150 countries, approximately 15 deputy heads of state and government, more than 40 ministers of foreign affairs, more than 50 ministers, more than 460 high-level dignitaries, including 75 representatives of international organizations, as well as many guests, including academicians and students, are present at the forum. While there was great interest in the panels and forums held on the first day of ADF, it was observed that participants made ‘new Davos’ comments for ADF in the corridors.

WITH THIS FORUM, THE BORDERS BETWEEN HEARTS ARE REMOVING

EMİNE ERDOĞAN: We were pleased to host the international guests of this meaningful forum. I hope that the forum, which builds bridges between countries and removes the borders between hearts, will bring goodwill, peace and solidarity to the world.

FİDAN HOSTED THE QUADRUPLE SUMMIT

Referring to President Erdoğan’s call for a “more just world”, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan said, “Today, we see that many countries come to this point when the crisis hits their doorstep.” Fidan also hosted the 3rd meeting of the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia yesterday.

WE ARE ALWAYS SUPPORTERS OF DIALOGUE

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz: Türkiye is always a supporter of dialogue. As Türkiye, we are ready to cooperate with African, Asian and South American countries. We are determined to reach out wherever it is and strengthen these ties for the good of our people and the global environment.

Türkiye PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN THE REGION

US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack: Türkiye plays a key role in the region. The only functioning player in the region is a member of NATO. Relations between the USA and Türkiye are better than ever. Progress in the last 16 months is better than 50 years ago.

KAAN’S MODEL WAS ENOUGH

The stands of Türkiye’s leading defense industry companies such as TAI also attracted great attention at the forum. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) exhibited the model of Türkiye’s fifth generation fighter plane KAAN, developed with domestic and national resources. The guests showed great interest in KAAN.

YOUNG DIPLOMACY WAS ALSO AT THE FORUM

President Erdoğan’s grandson Ömer Tayyip Erdoğan was among the panel audience. Erdoğan is the Vice President of the Young Diplomacy Association.