In his post on his social media account, Minister Gürlek announced that he donated 150 thousand lira, obtained from a lawsuit he filed due to unfair accusations against him, to the Turkish Red Crescent. Gürlek stated that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need in times of disasters and crises with its deep-rooted history, devoted employees and volunteers, and stated that the institution is one of the strongest representatives of the nation’s spirit of charity. Calling on citizens, Gürlek stated that donations can be made to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind and expressed confidence that every contribution made will bring hope to a needy person and balm to wounds. Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz published a message of gratitude for Gürlek’s donation. Yılmaz said, “I would like to thank Mr. Akın Gürlek wholeheartedly for his trust in the Turkish Red Crescent and his valuable evaluations.

We continue to keep the legacy of goodness entrusted to us by our beloved nation alive with the trust of our donors, the sacrifice of our volunteers and the dedication of our colleagues. “We express our gratitude for this meaningful support that gives us strength, and we hope that solidarity and compassion will reach many more hearts.”

2 PEOPLE WHO PLANNED AN ACTION ON HIS WIFE WERE ARRESTED
On the other hand, two suspects who were considered to be preparing an action against Gürlek’s wife were arrested. In the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı, who were found to be preparing a “sounding action” related to the organization against Gürlek’s wife, upon a tip made to CİMER, were arrested. Unlicensed weapons and 3 million 206 thousand liras in cash were seized during the operations.

There is no calm in the CHP, which is experiencing a historical civil war. 74 provincial leaders, who declared their support for Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel after the absolute nullity decision, had heavily insulted the party management and engaged in various provocations since the first day. On June 17, the button was pressed for the provincial heads who ignored the headquarters’ calls for calm and continued their actions that drew reactions. CHP MYK, which dismissed the provincial heads of Ankara, Bursa, Bitlis and Erzurum on this date, completely renewed almost half of the provincial organizations across the country in the last 27 days.

THE CLAIM OF THE ‘PRIVATE’ PEOPLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED
The Kılıçdaroğlu administration, which the Özgür Özel front said, “They cannot even find a district administrator”, dismissed 43 provincial heads in the last month, and new appointments were made quickly in 36 provinces. The number of provincial chairmen who have already been dismissed and have not yet been appointed is 7. During the 27-day period, a total of 14 provincial heads who raised the flag of rebellion by severely insulting Kılıçdaroğlu were also referred to discipline with a request for definitive expulsion.

HIGH DEMAND FOR NEW STAFFING
Party sources emphasize that during this process, at least 7-8 candidates from each province knocked on the door of the headquarters to become the provincial president, and long consultations were carried out to choose the most suitable name among the intense demand. It is also stated that more than 3 thousand visitors come to the party building every week and make contacts regarding the new staffing and distribution of duties in the provinces and districts.

LATEST SITUATION IN PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS
As of July 13, the number of provincial leaders in the party currently siding with Kılıçdaroğlu has increased to 43. The number of provincial presidents supporting Özgür Özel decreased to 31. The CHP administration, which emphasizes at every opportunity that it will not allow a double-headed image in the party, is expected to continue its dismissal decisions against provincial chairmen next week.

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced in a statement on his social media account that he donated the amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage case to the Turkish Red Crescent. In his statement, Gürlek stated that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need in times of disasters and crises with its deep-rooted history, devoted employees and volunteers, and stated that the institution is one of the strongest representatives of the nation’s spirit of charity.

CALL TO CITIZENS TO DONATE TO RED CRESCENT

Calling on citizens in his statement, Gürlek stated that donations can be made to the Turkish Red Crescent with peace of mind and expressed the confidence that every contribution made will bring hope to a needy person and balm to wounds.

HE DONATED COMPENSATION OF 150 THOUSAND LIRAS

Akın Gürlek announced that he donated the entire amount of 150 thousand liras collected as a result of the non-pecuniary damage lawsuit he filed due to unfair accusations against him, to the Turkish Red Crescent. Within the scope of the case in question, the 150 thousand lira non-pecuniary damage decision awarded by the court was previously finalized and the donation was announced to the public.

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY SOLIDARITY”

Gürlek concluded his post by saying, “I would like to thank all the employees and volunteers of the Turkish Red Crescent, which is the symbol of goodness and solidarity, bringing the hand of mercy of our nation to all corners of the world. We will continue to stand by solidarity, mercy and brotherhood.” He concluded with these words:

In the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı, who were found to be preparing a “sounding action” related to the organization against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, upon a tip-off to CİMER, were arrested. During the investigation, it was stated that the suspects made reconnaissance of the target, conducted address and route studies, and unlicensed weapons and 3 million 206 thousand liras in cash were seized during the operations.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, very important details regarding the planned armed action against the wife of the Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek were revealed. As a result of the physical and intelligence studies initiated upon a tip-off to CİMER, 2 suspects who were preparing for an action were detained and referred to the courthouse.

CİMER DEVELOPED THE TRAITOR’S PLAN

According to the information in the investigation file, the process started with detailed statements made by an informant via CIMER. In the statement of the informant; He stated that the suspects, who used code names and had many criminal records, purchased tickets from abroad and mentioned the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek. It was learned that the suspects wrote the full address on a piece of paper, examined the roads leading to it in detail and discussed how to get the gun into the plaza. Stating that the instruction came from abroad, the whistleblower stated that he later realized that the target of the suspects was the wife of Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek and reported the situation to the authorities.

THEY REPLIED YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 18-25 YEARS OLD AS TRIGGERS

As a result of physical and intelligence studies, it was determined that suspects Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı recruited members between the ages of 18-25 to domestic and international organized crime organizations. It was determined that the young people recruited by these people carried out armed actions and shootings.

MILLIONS OF LIRAS IN CASH AND UNLICENSED WEAPONS WERE SEIZED

During the operations carried out by the Gendarmerie at the addresses of the suspects on different dates; Two unlicensed weapons and cartridges belonging to these weapons, which were thought to be used in the actions, and 3 million 206 thousand liras of cash, thought to belong to a criminal organization, were seized. While the statements of Uğur Yılmaz, one of the suspects, were contradictory, he could not explain the source of the seized money.

THEY WERE ARRESTED

Stating that the notice was detailed and compatible with the criminal elements obtained, and that there were concrete facts indicating the existence of a strong criminal suspicion that the suspects committed the crime charged, the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office requested the arrest of Uğur Yılmaz and Yavuz Canbaşı and referred the file to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace on Duty. Both suspects were arrested.

Haluk Levent, President of the Friends Association, who was accused of using earthquake donations for purposes other than their intended purpose and transferring them to personal accounts, was detained in Bursa following an arrest warrant against him.

In the investigation file; There were millions of liras worth of betting traffic, money laundering accusations and 60 million dollars of victimization claims.

According to the information obtained within the scope of the investigation, it was determined that Levent bet 990 million liras from the accounts of Alper Çelik, one of the founders of the association, between 2020 and 2026, and lost 390 million liras. It was determined that he transferred 120 million lira from his friend’s account to the account of his assistant Yeliz Kaya.

REACTION FROM CITIZENS: HOW HE CRUSHED THEIR MONEY…

On the other hand, after the scandal broke out, citizens reacted to Haluk Leven through their social media accounts.

Here are some of those shares:

“How did the secular shepherd Haluk crush the money like this… What happened, Haluk followers, talk! You saw the Dude as above the state institutions.”

“Well, my friend, at least one of you should not abuse people’s good will, who should we trust anymore? Were you so unscrupulous that you took advantage of the deaths of thousands of people and gambled away innocent people’s money? I find something to say, but I cannot say it. God’s justice is infallible, I hope it comes from you.”

“Detecting the transfer from the association account to the personal account and placing bets is a very easy and simple task. Therefore, unfortunately, these are not allegations, but judicial findings. There is a huge profiteering and immorality here!”

In his post on his NSosyal account, Duran stated that the “We Pedal for the National Will” bicycle tour, which was organized to keep alive the loyalty to the martyrs of July 15, the gratitude to the heroic veterans and the unshakable spirit of the national will, turned into a meaningful meeting that keeps the common memory alive.

Pointing out that every kilometer extending from Taksim Square to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, in the organization held in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Presidential Directorate of Communications, Istanbul Governorship, the Turkish Cycling Federation and the 15 July Association, Duran said:

“Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our beloved nation, united as one on the night of July 15, protected its independence and future and showed the whole world that there can be no power above the national will. I commemorate our martyrs who reached the level of martyrdom in this blessed resistance with mercy, gratitude and prayers, and express my gratitude to our heroic veterans. We will not forget July 15, we will not let them forget. Dear “We will continue to protect the legacy of our martyrs with the same faith and determination and keep the awareness of national will alive.”