Istanbul Investigation File on Mustafa Sarigul Sent to Ankara

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent an investigation file concerning Mustafa Sarigul to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The file was prepared to evaluate allegations against the 28th-term parliament member.

Prosecutors decided on a lack of jurisdiction and transferred the file to the competent judicial authorities in Ankara. The investigation covers four alleged crimes: forming a criminal organization, sexual abuse of a child, laundering asset values derived from crime, and qualified sexual assault.

“Until now I remained silent every time because I was afraid of this person's political power and connections.”

The probe began based on complaints by German citizens K.P. and M.B. Authorities are examining allegations that funds of unclear origin were laundered through companies established in Turkey and abroad, and that the money was not used in line with investment agreements.

Clients claimed an 80 million euro contract was arranged, a 100 million euro transfer was made, and efforts were made to move 1 billion euros abroad using state power and influence through credit. A 1.5 million euro yacht sale was also alleged.

Many suspects were detained during operations, and arrest and judicial control decisions were issued for some, including family members of Sarigul. The number of detained suspects rose to 28, while former detainee Emir Sarigul was released under a judicial control measure requiring him not to leave his residence.

Sarigul's former close bodyguard, Besir Omer Demir, gave a supplementary statement on November 6, 2026, denying the sexual assault allegations against Sarigul. Demir said he had previously remained silent because he feared Sarigul's political power and connections.

Demir also alleged that Sarigul called him from a different phone number after his release under judicial control. The call, made via WhatsApp, lasted about one minute, and Sarigul reportedly said get well before hanging up.