Ahbap investigation: 53 suspects targeted and aid materials found
Authorities launched the fifth wave of the Ahbap earthquake donation investigation across 20 provinces, discovering unused aid materials in Kocaeli warehouses.
KEY POINTS
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the fifth wave of operations targeting 53 suspects across 20 provinces.
- Investigations covered 4.3 billion liras in donations collected for earthquake victims.
- Authorities found 895 unused tents and 600 portable beds in Kocaeli warehouses.
- Financial records showed 125 million liras paid for six trailers that a suspect claimed were never delivered.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced a new wave of operations targeting 53 suspects across 20 provinces regarding Ahbap earthquake donations. Authorities based the operation on inspection reports, financial records, and bank transactions.
Investigators examined approximately 4.3 billion liras of donations collected between February 6 and December 31, 2023. Financial records showed that 4.2 billion liras were spent, while 950 million liras were withdrawn in cash.
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Over 1.7 billion liras were transferred to 29 companies and 7 sole proprietorships. Investigators found that some high-value expenditures lacked corresponding goods or services.
In Kocaeli's Derince district, authorities inspected an Ahbap facility and found 895 packaged 16-square-meter tents and 600 portable beds. Officials noted deformation and packaging damage on several stored items due to long-term storage.
Financial reviews also revealed an expenditure of 125 million liras for six trailers through eight transactions. A suspect testifying under effective repentance provisions stated that they never took delivery of those trailers.
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