Ece Güner's Ahbap Scandal: Millions in Unclear Fund Flows Between Non-Profit and Haluk Levent Revealed

The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office detained Ece Güner under allegations of 'joining an organization established for criminal purposes', 'misuse of authority', and 'laundering proceeds of crime' as part of the investigation into the Ahbap Association. According to reports from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), millions of Turkish Lira in transfers between Güner and association employees were identified. Güner claimed she sent the money to Haluk Levent as a personal debt, but prosecutors questioned the transparency of fund management.

Fund Flows and Legal Issues

■MASAK reports revealed millions of Turkish Lira in transfers from Güner to Ahbap Association employees.

■Güner stated the funds were returned approximately one year later, but prosecutors criticized this as part of 'laundering criminal assets'.

■Haluk Levent was mentioned as the recipient of these funds, with Güner describing him as an 'angel of kindness' in her communications.

Güner's Statements

■The detained Güner said, 'I did not profit a penny from this. On the contrary, I bled for a year, suffered stress, and had to restart antidepressant medication.'

■She emphasized that Haluk Levent's ability to deceive even intelligent people is a common trait among major fraudsters.

■Güner analyzed that most donors were vulnerable due to loneliness, past traumas, and expatriate lifestyles.

Transparency standards and financial oversight mechanisms in Turkish NGOs (Civil Society Organizations) are frequently criticized. Such cases highlight irregularities in the tax system and hidden financial risks within seemingly benevolent structures. Especially during crisis periods, these decisions may erode public trust and investor confidence.