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‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

NORTHERN CYPRUS POLICE

‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

Ahmet Soyalan, the Police Director General of Northern Cyprus, has announced that 11 people in total, eight in Turkey and three in Northern Cyprus, have been arrested over the murder of ‘betting and casino tycoon’ Halil Falyalı.

22 February 2022

'The mafia has moved from Turkey to Northern Cyprus'

HALİL FALYALI ASSASSINATION

'The mafia has moved from Turkey to Northern Cyprus'

A Cypriot journalist who spoke with the president of Northern Cyprus has said that he is more concerned about criticisms against him in Turkey than in Cyprus.

14 February 2022

Halil Falyalı murder | The number of detained suspects rises to 6

Halil Falyalı murder | The number of detained suspects rises to 6

As part of the investigation launched into the assassination of casino and hotel owner Halil Falyalı in Northern Cyprus, police officers have detained one more person in İstanbul. The number of detained may reportedly increase.

14 February 2022

Chief editor of slain casino boss's newspaper threatens journalist

HALİL FALYALI ASSASSINATION

Chief editor of slain casino boss's newspaper threatens journalist

A casino boss at the center of drug smuggling and blackmailing allegations, Halil Falyalı was shot dead on Tuesday in Northern Cyprus.

11 February 2022

Turkey's media watchdog probes Halk TV over Arslan's remarks over Falyalı's killing

Turkey's media watchdog probes Halk TV over Arslan's remarks over Falyalı's killing

Ayşenur Arslan, a program presenter at Halk TV, has been targeted on social media over her remarks about the killing of ‘betting and casino tycoon’ Halil Falyalı in Cyprus. RTÜK has launched an inquiry against the broadcaster.

10 February 2022

Accused of drug trafficking, casino tycoon Halil Falyalı assassinated in Northern Cyprus

Accused of drug trafficking, casino tycoon Halil Falyalı assassinated in Northern Cyprus

In his video confessions, exiled mob boss Sedat Peker had described Falyalı as a key figure in cocaine trafficking between Colombia and Turkey. He was also accused of being involved in illegal betting.

9 February 2022