Çelik's Allegations Against Levent: Betting Accounts and 138 Million Lira Transfers Under Scrutiny

Under the investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Alper Çelik, who was detained and later arrested, claimed in his statements that musician Haluk Levent conducted betting operations through his personal bank accounts due to blocked accounts. Çelik, whose monthly income is 30,000 liras, reported a total of 138 million 593 thousand 208 liras in deposits and 279 million 367 thousand 817 liras in withdrawals. He stated that he followed Levent's instructions to place bets, and that the funds were used for stocks, debt payments, and gambling.

Betting Accounts and Financial Trail Analysis

■138 million 593 thousand 208 liras in deposits and 24 million 352 thousand 763 liras in withdrawals to detained suspect Zafer Yay from Çelik's account.

■89 million 90 thousand 663 liras payment from Merit Cyprus Tourism Limited and a 190 million 270 liras coupon loss were detected.

■Çelik claimed he placed bets under Levent's instructions, with funds directed toward stocks, debt payments, and gambling.

Ahbap Foundation and Suspicious Transaction Records

■Çelik alleged a 20-year collaboration with Levent and his role as the foundation's founder, though he left in 2021.

■He denied knowledge of foundation-related activities, stating Levent borrowed money and used it for gambling, while he acted as an intermediary.

■3 million 47 thousand 567 liras transaction to Merit Cyprus Tourism Limited; Çelik claimed ignorance about the reason.

Markets are watching closely as public figures' involvement and suspicious financial movements come to light. If these allegations hold, they could raise critical transparency questions about investments in Turkey's betting sector. Additionally, banks and financial institutions may face unavoidable reviews of their risk management protocols in similar cases.