Haluk Levent's Statement Revealed in Ahbap Association Investigation

The investigation into the Ahbap Association has taken a significant turn with the emergence of Haluk Levent's statement following his detention. In his testimony to the authorities, Levent disclosed that the association raised 4.3 billion Turkish lira in donations after the devastating earthquakes on February 6. He emphasized that most of these funds were allocated to aid the affected regions, despite facing multiple crises thereafter. Levent admitted to difficulties in managing the situation, stating, "I could not effectively oversee that period." He further elaborated on his financial dealings, mentioning that he had used checks and promissory notes from the association as collateral in various places. While he acknowledged that this could be interpreted as "irregularity," he firmly stated, "You cannot label it as corruption." This morning, 23 suspects, including the well-known artist Haluk Levent, were brought to court as part of the investigation. Meanwhile, additional suspects detained yesterday are still undergoing processing at the police station. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the investigation will impact the operations of the Ahbap Association and its future endeavors. In his statement, Levent expressed his struggle with personal financial management, saying, "I have a weakness for trading in the stock market," which led him to incur more debt as he took on greater risks. He concluded by reflecting on his shortcomings, stating, "I unfortunately did not manage myself, my surroundings, or my business properly." The ongoing investigation continues to attract public attention, with many closely following the developments related to the Ahbap Association.