FETO terrorist organization leader Fetullah Gulen dies in US

Fetullah Gulen, leader of the Fetullah terrorist organization (FETO), reportedly died in Pennsylvania, according to FETO-affiliated media. Gulen, who has resided in the U.S. for years, allegedly died after being admitted to a hospital.

Media outlets close to the Fetullah terrorist organization announced that the leader of the terrorist organization, Gulen, died in the hospital.

Death confirmed by FETO-linked media outlet

Herkul, a website closely associated with the Fetullah terrorist organization, released a statement on its social media platform X, formerly Twitter, confirming the death. The post read: “Today (Oct. 20), Fetullah Gulen has passed away.”

Recent media reports indicated that Gulen’s health has significantly deteriorated. In addition to kidney failure and diabetes, he was also reportedly suffering from dementia.

Gulen’s relatives and a number of people close to the organization’s leadership who are active on social media have also claimed that the terrorist organization leader is dead.

FETO, the group responsible for the failed 2016 coup in Türkiye, and its U.S.-based leader, Gulen, were last seen on Oct. 12, 2024. Gulen was in a car leaving his new residence after being evacuated from his Pennsylvania farm, where he had lived since 1999.

What is FETO terrorist organization?

The Fetullah terrorist organization, also known as FETO, is an illegal entity that has sought to establish a new political, economic and social order by exploiting religion. The group, led by Gulen, has been linked to various criminal activities such as blackmail, espionage, and money laundering.

FETO stands out from other terrorist groups due to its covert operations, maintaining secrecy over the years while infiltrating various Turkish institutions, including the judiciary and military.

Türkiye has been the target of various terrorist organizations because of its strategic location at the crossroads of continents, religions and cultures. Unlike other terrorist groups that operate openly, FETO has clandestinely conducted its activities since the 1960s, masquerading behind a facade of legality while pursuing its illegal agenda.

FETO aims to establish a new political, economic, and social order that deviates significantly from Islamic principles by exploiting religion for its own ends. Engaging in a range of criminal activities, including oppression, blackmail, threats, assassinations, conspiracies, espionage and money laundering, FETO has demonstrated a blatant disregard for Türkiye’s sovereignty, democracy and the core values of the republic.

The treacherous coup attempt on July 15, 2016, was a direct assault on Türkiye’s national sovereignty, democratic institutions and the foundational principles of the republic. FETO’s involvement in this heinous act further underscores the grave threat it poses to Türkiye’s stability and security.

As of July 1, 2023, FETO schools have been closed in 48 countries, either taken over and operated directly by the relevant countries or transferred to the Türkiye Maarif Foundation.

In many countries, FETO-affiliated structures have been banned, and their members have been deported. Some international organizations, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have adopted decisions recognizing FETO as a terrorist organization. The Pakistan Supreme Court ruled that the activities of FETO-affiliated groups declared as terrorist organizations would violate the Pakistani Constitution. Thus, it banned all activities of the terrorist organization in the country.

Details to follow.