Gürlek made a statement on his social media account regarding the investigation into the Ahbap Association conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Stating that every donation made by the nation with a spirit of sacrifice and solidarity after the disaster of the century, the February 6 earthquakes, is a precious trust delivered to be conveyed to those in need, Gürlek emphasized that auditing whether this trust is used in line with its purpose is a requirement of both public conscience and citizens' trust in justice and the state. Expert review for Ahbap!
Minister Gürlek stated that the decision to order an expert review as part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is an important step in terms of examining all financial processes, from the collection to the spending of donations, in light of concrete information and documents, and revealing the material truth without leaving any room for doubt.
Our citizens will not be allowed to be disappointed. Reminding that the Turkish nation is a noble nation that rushes to the aid of the oppressed waiting for help all over the world and never hesitates to share its bread and means, Gürlek noted the following: 'The exploitation of this benevolence and sense of solidarity, and the disappointment of our citizens who donate in good faith
will never be allowed. Under the leadership of our President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, thanks to the strong coordination of our Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Treasury and Finance, and all relevant institutions, the allegations regarding our nation's sacred trust are being meticulously investigated on legal grounds, in all aspects.'
Our civil society organizations operating with an understanding of transparency and accountability are indispensable elements of our social solidarity. However, no person, institution, or structure is beyond legal oversight. The account of where and for what purpose every donation made by our nation with a sense of compassion is used must be clearly provided. Let our citizens rest assured.
The Turkish judiciary acts not according to perceptions or social media campaigns, but solely based on concrete evidence and laws. Allegations that cast a shadow over our nation's trust and sacred trust will be investigated to the end; no act that exploits the sense of benevolence will go unanswered. '.
