The investigation continues regarding the theft of 30 million dollars, consisting of 100 dollar bills, which Bilal Durmaz, 28, the owner of Mestur Döviz, who lives in Ekşinar Konakları in Bakırköy, Istanbul, kept in the parking lot of the site where he had been staying for 3 months. While it was determined that Bilal Durmaz was the son of Atilla Durmaz, the owner of Taç Döviz, the key figure in the “İBB bribery and dirty money” investigation, 11 suspects were detained regarding the incident. While it was stated that the number 1 suspect who organized the incident was Kemal Kırmızıdemir (41), it was determined that the thieves who came by vehicle hid themselves by approaching the bumper of a vehicle while entering the site. While it was revealed that the site security and managers deleted the footage of Kırmızıdemir leaving and entering the house from the cameras, 9 of the 11 suspects who were referred to the court were arrested the other day. Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, which conducted the investigation, pushed the button for the new wave. On the instructions of the prosecutor’s office, Public Order Branch Teams detained 2 more people. During the searches at the addresses, 100 thousand dollars were seized in the place used as a warehouse.

The National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, established within the scope of a Terror-Free Türkiye, has completed its historic mission to end the 50-year-old terrorist scourge. The commission accepted its report titled “Türkiye Manifesto” and “Historical Brotherhood Declaration” with great consensus.

DECISION MEETING

The commission, which has been working since August 5, discussed the report prepared with the joint support of the parties. At the beginning of the meeting chaired by the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, the sixth and seventh chapters of the 7-chapter report, which included the steps to be taken for legal infrastructure and democratization, were read.

ACCEPTED WITH 47 VOTES

Voting was held after political party representatives expressed their opinions on the report. The report was accepted with 47 votes against 2 votes against and 1 abstention. In the voting, AK Party, CHP, MHP, DEM Party, Yeni Yol groups, DSP, HUDA-PAR, YRP voted in favor, while TİP and EMEP voted against. CHP member Türkan Elçi drew attention to the murder of her husband Tahir Elçi and chose to abstain from voting on the grounds that “murders with unknown perpetrators were not included in the report”. The commission had 51 members. The Democratic Party (DP) did not participate in the voting because it had previously withdrawn its representative.

The Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly emphasized that the report was accepted by “qualified majority” after the vote. For the next process, it was stated that “The responsibility of the General Assembly is to bring this experience to the legislative agenda without delay, together with the expectations of our nation and the sensitivities of the public conscience.”

After the confirmation and determination regarding the disarmament process of the terrorist organization PKK, steps will be taken to propose laws.

EMPHASIS ON THE NEW CONSTITUTION

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, gave the following messages in his speech at the meeting:

NO AMNESTY: While the report outlines the approach that stays away from topics that will create a perception of amnesty, focuses on the principle of certainty of the legal order and takes into account the sensitivity of the public conscience, it points out that when the democratic will that protects the state mind and the nation’s conscience takes action in the same integrity, it establishes a permanent basis for social peace. The Commission has prepared a report on its will to end terrorist acts and the climate of violence that harm social peace and tranquility.

THE COINSTONE OF THE STEPS: Our commission report is not an end; On the contrary, it is the cornerstone of the steps to be taken.

NEW CONSTITUTION: Although the issue of preparing a new constitution is not within the scope of duty of our commission, it stands before us as a common duty and responsibility for our country that must be fulfilled without delay.

A HISTORICAL PERIOD: Today, we are going through a historical period regarding the issue of terrorism. In this process, our Gazi Parliament, which is the manifestation of the national will, has undertaken its duty without hesitation. The Turkish Grand National Assembly is the legitimate solution address for every issue.

MARTYRS AND VETERANS: In this process, we once again remembered the trust of our beloved martyrs who died for the well-being of our common homeland and the dignified stance of our distinguished veterans with their sacrifices. I remember each of them with gratitude.

THE COINSTONE OF THE STEPS: Our commission report is not an end; On the contrary, it is the cornerstone of the steps to be taken.

NEW CONSTITUTION: Although the issue of preparing a new constitution is not within the scope of duty of our commission, it stands before us as a common duty and responsibility for our country that must be fulfilled without delay.

A HISTORICAL PERIOD: Today, we are going through a historical period regarding the issue of terrorism. In this process, our Gazi Parliament, which is the manifestation of the national will, has undertaken its duty without hesitation. The Turkish Grand National Assembly is the legitimate solution address for every issue.

MARTYRS AND VETERANS: In this process, we once again remembered the trust of our beloved martyrs who died for the well-being of our common homeland and the dignified stance of our distinguished veterans with their sacrifices. I remember each of them with gratitude.

THANKS TO ERDOĞAN AND BAHÇELİ

In their speeches, representatives of the ruling and opposition parties thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Devlet Bahçeli for initiating the process. Kurtulmuş also thanked Sırrı Süreyya Önder, who passed away in May last year.

THIS IS STATE AND NATIONAL POLICY

The opinions of the group representatives who spoke in the commission are as follows:

AK PARTY GROUP VICE CHAIRMAN ABDULHAMİT GÜL: This emerging report and this effort are a Turkish consensus, a Turkish consensus. It is a very unique model to be the manifesto of our brotherhood.

AK PARTY DEPUTY CHAIRMAN HÜSEYİN YAYMAN: Türkiye alliance and compromise has emerged. This is state and nation policy and we stand at the right place in history.

AK PARTY DEPUTY CHAIRMAN KÜRŞAD ZORLU: I believe that the legal regulations will be made in a way that will not hurt the conscience of the families of the martyrs.

MHP VICE PRESIDENT FETİ YILDIZ: Türkiye’s state structure, territorial integrity, the official language status of Turkish, and the principle of a secular republic are our common fundamental values ​​on which there will be no debate. The execution system needs to be fixed. Regulation on sick prisoners is among the first things the Parliament will do.

Four family-focused sessions were held at the Human Rights and Family Summit organized the previous day by the AK Party Human Rights Presidency. While attention was drawn to the decline in the fertility rate at the summit, it was emphasized that the family should be protected against digitalization and gender neutralization projects that are claimed to be carried out on a global scale. Speaking at the summit held at the AK Party Headquarters, Grand National Assembly of Turkey Justice Commission Chairman Cüneyt Yüksel described “de-gendering projects and LGBT impositions as dynamite thrown into the future of the Turkish nation.”

WE WILL PROTECT THE FAMILY WITH THE CONSTITUTION

Yüksel said, “We have to strengthen our legal fortifications on a wide range of issues, from anti-family disinformation in digital media to these harmful trends targeting our children.” Speaking after Yüksel, who touched upon the importance of designing anti-drug policies and measures against children dragged into crime with a family-centered approach, AK Party Deputy Chairman Belgin Uygur said, “We will protect the family institution against perverted trends with a civil, participatory constitution in the new era.

Our goal, our work and our efforts are in this direction. “We will put this issue at the center of our politics and policies,” he said. AK Party Hatay Deputy Abdulkadir Özel criticized the daytime programs and said, “There is a need for a more interventionist legal regulation that protects against harmful trends that especially target our children and youth.” Deputy Minister of Family and Social Services Sevim Sayım Madak said, “Last year, there were nearly 800 gender changes. Most of them turned from women to men. But when you reach the age of 25, you regret it,” he said. AK Party Bursa Deputy Osman Mesten stated that there is a change in the traditional family model and said, “Instead of having children, people buy cats and dogs. They are dressed in children’s clothes, taken for a ride in baby carriages, and bought toys. Mesten also argued that NGOs that appear to be human rights foundations but openly make LGBT propaganda should be closed. Mesten said, “It should be determined where institutions working under the name of animal rights and women’s rights receive support. Broadcasts to be broadcast on TV must be pre-inspected. What is not approved should not be published. “The penalty imposed after publication has no effect.” KADEM Board Member Sedide Akbulut emphasized justice within the family. Akbulut said, “Our religion does not recommend a hierarchical structure in the family. “It is necessary to share the responsibility fairly,” he said. Stating that the responsibility in divorces is often placed on women, Akbulut said, “However, the lack of responsibilities of the father is also one of the reasons. Policies that will strengthen the family are needed. “But with social policies that strengthen the family, we not only need to improve women’s employment, but also for men to share responsibility for the family and support their education,” he said.

Turkish Red Crescent, which continues its humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, will set out the 21st Kindness Ship, prepared with the contributions of donors, from Mersin Port to Gaza. The ship, which is the largest shipment ever sent, includes comprehensive humanitarian aid supplies for urgent needs in the region, as well as aid supplies for Ramadan. Continuing its humanitarian aid activities for Gaza, Turkish Red Crescent aims to deliver hygiene, clothing, blankets, shelter and baby supplies, especially food parcels, to the region with the Kindness Ship, which will set out on the day the month of Ramadan begins. Aid materials that will contribute to meeting the increasing basic needs, especially during the Ramadan period, will be delivered quickly to Gazans. The 21st Kindness Ship will bring the blessings of Ramadan to civilians struggling to survive under difficult conditions in Gaza with the most comprehensive aid shipment prepared to date. After the aid reaches the port, it is expected to be loaded onto trucks and shipped into Gaza.

Charity organizations in Türkiye are preparing to deliver the donations of philanthropists during Ramadan to those in need at home and around the world, especially in Gaza. Within the scope of aid activities to be carried out through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) during Ramadan, it is aimed to provide support to millions of people living in different geographies. Donations entrusted by philanthropists will be delivered to those in need under the headings of food, shelter and humanitarian aid.

SIDE THE OPENED

Turkish Red Crescent, which started its work with the slogan “This Ramadan, we stand by those who are alone”, aims to reach a total of 7.5 million people at home and abroad. Planning to deliver cash aid worth 410 million liras to a total of 891 thousand people this year, the Red Crescent aims to provide 333 million liras of support to 686 thousand people within the scope of food aid. In addition, the Red Crescent will serve iftar and sahur to 61 thousand people every day in 45 soup kitchens. Turkish Religious Foundation, in cooperation with the Presidency of Religious Affairs, will organize the 2026 Ramadan aid program with the theme “Don’t Forget Your Brothers, You Are the Expected”. With the aid program, we will support those in need in the spiritual climate of this month and share their joy of Ramadan. Activities will be organized through volunteers and staff, with the support of philanthropists, and aid will be delivered to those in need. The Foundation will distribute 93 thousand 488 shopping aid cards domestically. AA

WE WILL BE HOPE

DENİZ Feneri Association aims to reach 1 million people in 30 countries, including Türkiye, with the slogan “Share Your Table in Ramadan”. The Federation of Associations That Value Human Beings (IDDEF) is preparing to be a hope in the oppressed and aggrieved geographies around the world, especially in the ongoing human tragedy in Gaza, with the slogan “May it be blessed with you”. IDDEF will support those in need in 310 regions in 56 countries throughout Ramadan. This year, Sadakataşı Association will carry out its Ramadan activities in 27 countries, especially Türkiye, Palestine and Islamic geographies, with the call “Ramadan Illuminates”.

An investigation was launched against CHP member Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested on March 23, 2025, as part of the corruption investigation, for espionage. In the digital materials examined by Hüseyin Gün, who was arrested for espionage, an arrest warrant was issued for Ekrem İmamoğlu, Necati Özkan and TELE1 founder Merdan Yanardağ for cooperating in the 2019 local election campaign and leaking confidential information about voters. With the indictment prepared within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, imprisonment of İmamoğlu, Hüseyin Gün, Necati Özkan and Merdan Yanardağ was requested from 15 to 20 years each. The prepared indictment was accepted by the Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court. The court ruled that the first hearing of the case would be held in Silivri on May 11.

INSTRUCTION FROM İMAMOĞLU

In the accepted indictment, it was stated that İmamoğlu aimed to gain political benefit by transferring citizens’ personal information to foreign intelligence service members. It was included in the indictment that the data in question was provided by Necati Özkan and that Gün transferred Özkan’s many e-mail addresses and passwords belonging to the municipality, especially “ibb.gov.tr”, to the underground digital environment of the internet world called “Ostin”, under the instructions of İmamoğlu.

Aaron Barr

In the indictment, it was stated that foreign intelligence service personnel Aaron Barr, Necati Özkan and Hüseyin Gün stepped in to remove the IMM 2019 data copying process from the agenda. It was determined that the suspects, acting together, created a perception and worked to remove the copying issue from the agenda. It was pointed out that the data copying took place with İmamoğlu’s permission letter, and in his effective statement of regret, Gün obtained the citizen’s information in exchange for İmamoğlu’s election campaign.

Merdan Yanardag

HIS MAIN PURPOSE WAS SOMETHING ELSE

The indictment stated, “In light of all the information, documents and explanations, it has been understood that the crime of ‘political espionage’ was aimed at having a say in Turkish politics, especially in Istanbul, by ensuring that the suspect Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was supported by manipulating the 2019 local elections, won the election, and activities were carried out in this direction.”