Major financial crime probe targets leadership of Islamic group
Turkish authorities on Aug. 13 launched an operation targeting the leader and senior figures of an Islamic religious community known as the “Süleymancılar,” following the detection of substantial suspicious financial transactions allegedly linked to money laundering.
The order’s leader, Alihan Kuriş, and 48 others were among wanted suspects as part of the operation led by prosecutors in the capital Ankara.
The case is centered on “organized financial crimes,” with suspects facing allegations including corruption, money laundering, the orchestration of unusual cash flows through high-capital companies and irregularities involving commercial transactions.
More than 100 billion Turkish Liras (over $2 billion) were transferred abroad through certain individuals and companies believed to be affiliated with the organization, local media said, quoting an investigation report.
