13 more detained in graft probe into popular singer’s charity
Police detained 13 suspects on July 27 morning in Istanbul during the fresh wave of the probe into alleged financial irregularities involving Ahbap, a charity founded by Turkish popular singer Haluk Levent.
“Housing and container purchases, suspicious real estate transfers, checks issued by the association and financial and commercial relations are being examined,” Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said on X.
Detainees included Başaran Holding Chairman Hüseyin Başaran, Ahbap purchasing manager and several construction firm officials.
Prosecutors investigate companies failing to complete promised housing following the deadly 2023 earthquakes despite receiving significant donation transfers.
