content tagged with Mehmet Ağar

Acquittals in the case of unsolved murders of 90's upheld on appeal

Acquittals in the case of unsolved murders of 90's upheld on appeal

The Ankara 1st Heavy Penal Court had acquitted 18 defendants, including Mehmet Ağar and Korkut Eken in the case regarding 18 unidentified murders of the 1990's, on the grounds that "the commission of the crime by the defendants was not proven."

Peker says his 'bloodbath' threats to academics helped government create a 'climate of fear'

Peker says his 'bloodbath' threats to academics helped government create a 'climate of fear'

While Interior Minister Soylu avoided answering the most critical questions during a TV program last night, mafia leader Peker was instantly responding to his accusations on Twitter.

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

The official said Peker's claims about the seizure of a luxury marina from a businessperson and about the police treatment of his spouse and children were correct, according to the BBC report.

'Let the wall come down': Assassinations in '90s come under spotlight again after Peker's claims

'Let the wall come down': Assassinations in '90s come under spotlight again after Peker's claims

The overturn of the acquittal of former government and security officials in a case concerning 19 extrajudicial killings coincides with the mafia boss's claims in his YouTube videos.

Criminal complaint against Peker, Soylu, Ağar, Yıldırım

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Criminal complaint against Peker, Soylu, Ağar, Yıldırım

Amid ongoing debates about the allegations of Sedat Peker, the İzmir Bar Association has filed a criminal complaint against Peker, Interior Minister Soylu, former Interior Minister Ağar and former PM Binali Yıldırım’s son Erkan Yıldırım.

Will Mehmet Ağar talk about ‘missing guns’ this time?

ACQUITTALS OVERTURNED

Will Mehmet Ağar talk about ‘missing guns’ this time?

“Political will is necessary to eliminate impunity. We cannot expect heroism from one-two judges," says Mehmet Emin Aktar, an attorney for the aggrieved families in the trial of former Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar, whose acquittal has been overturned.

24 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Journalism organizations: Whoever stays silent now is a party to this crime

PEKER'S ALLEGATIONS

Journalism organizations: Whoever stays silent now is a party to this crime

Journalists’ Union of Turkey, Reporters Without Borders and DİSK Press Union have made statements about Sedat Peker’s allegations implying former Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar’s role in the unidentified murders of journalists Mumcu and Adalı.

Sedat Peker's brother detained after his allegations about assassination of a journalist

Sedat Peker's brother detained after his allegations about assassination of a journalist

The mafia boss said in his latest video that he had assigned his brother for a failed attempt to assassinate Kutlu Adalı, a journalist from Northern Cyprus.

Mehmet Ağar to stand trial again over 19 unidentified murders

Mehmet Ağar to stand trial again over 19 unidentified murders

The court of appeals has reversed the acquittals in the trial over the unidentified murders in Ankara. Among the defendants of the case are also Mehmet Ağar, a former Interior Minister of Turkey.

Sedat Peker claims to reveal new cocaine route between Colombia-Venezuela-Turkey

Sedat Peker claims to reveal new cocaine route between Colombia-Venezuela-Turkey

In a new YouTube video, the mafia boss in a self-imposed exile continued making allegations against people close to the government. Former PM Binali Yıldırım's son is at the center of his drug trafficking claims.

23 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Sedat Peker’s new video targets Interior Minister Soylu

‘DEEP STATE’ DEBATE

Sedat Peker’s new video targets Interior Minister Soylu

Accused of leading a criminal organization, Peker has shared his fourth ‘deep state’ video. Minister Soylu has responded on social media, “challenging” the opposition, newspapers and Mehmet Ağar, a former Director of Security and Interior Minister.

Same Uzi Guns Used in Murders, But Assailants are ‘Unknown’

DETAILED RULING OF ANKARA JİTEM CASE

Same Uzi Guns Used in Murders, But Assailants are ‘Unknown’

In the detailed ruling of Ankara JİTEM case filed into unidentified murders, it is indicated the same guns were used in murders in different cities and that there is no evidence despite intelligence reports, written death orders and witness statements.

20 January 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Five-Year Sentence for Susurluk Defendant Ağar

Five-Year Sentence for Susurluk Defendant Ağar

Former Chief of Police Ağar was sentenced to imprisonment of five years on charges of "establishing an armed organization to commit crimes". After the approval of the Court of Appeals and the usual reductions, Ağar will be in jail for three years and nine months.

16 September 2011

Old Statement to Bring New Light into Susurluk Conspiracy

Old Statement to Bring New Light into Susurluk Conspiracy

The statement of police officer Ayhan Çarkın is supposed to bring light into the case against former Chief of Police Mehmet Ağar who is being sued in the context of the "Susurluk trial". The case was postponed to 15 September.

27 May 2011 Ekin Karaca

"Ağar Would Receive that Sentence if He Had Stolen a Hen"

SUSURLUK

"Ağar Would Receive that Sentence if He Had Stolen a Hen"

The Ankara Prosecution demanded a 1-year prison sentence for Mehmet Ağar who had connections to the victims of the so-called "Susurluk scandal" which revealed connections between politicians and the mafia. The Contemporary Lawyers Association criticized the plea.

12 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges

Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges

The court declined the request of third party plaintiffship made by families of Arıkan and Demir who were killed in an operation against Dev-Sol. Lawyer Kozağaçlı from the Contemproray Lawyers Association warned that criminal offences are being covered up.

25 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Former Interior Minister Finally in Court for "Stay Behind" Operations

Former Interior Minister Finally in Court for "Stay Behind" Operations

It took over twelve years to get Mehmet Ağar, former chief of police and then politician, into court for his role in the Susurluk scandal that rocked Turkey in 1996. The trial continues on 13 May.

10 February 2009 Tolga Korkut

The Court To Try Former Police Chief Involved In Susurluk Finally Determined

The court to prosecute former minister and head of the police department Mehmet Ağar for his connection in the Susurluk conspiracy has finally been determined. Ağar’s hearing will start at the 11th High Criminal Court of Ankara on February 9.

25 December 2008

Susurluk Suspect Ağar’s Trial Sent To Another Court

Today, the 3rd High Criminal Court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction and sent Ağar’s Susurluk case to the 11th High Criminal Court, the court assigned to terrorism and organized crime cases. Ağar did not come to the trial.

11 November 2008

Ağar On Trial For Susurluk Conspiracy After 12 Years

The prosecution of former minister and head of the police department Mehmet Ağar for his connection in the Susurluk conspiracy will start tomorrow. He is accused of forming an armed organization and helping known convicts to get guns and passports.

10 November 2008

Lawyers Launch A Campaign Against Former Police Chief Ağar

Former police chief and a top figure in one of the major conspiracies against the Turkish democracy will face the court on November 11. The lawyers of the Contemporary Jurist Association are calling upon lawyers to join the trial.

7 November 2008

Former Interior Minister Evades Justice Again In Susurluk Case

The Supreme Court of Appeals rejected Ağar’s case on the grounds that he was a governor at the time of the crime. Ağar has been under investigation for some time in the Susurluk conspiracy.

Former Minister Will Be Tried for Underground Operations

Former Minister Will Be Tried for Underground Operations

The 1st Chamber of the State Council has decided that former minister and police chief Mehmet Agar should be tried in the Susurluk case for "forming a criminal organisation."

14 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü