Turkish politics roiled by allegations of state intrigue, presidential intervention

The allegations raised in the investigation of the crime organization leader Ayhan Bora Kaplan bring forth concerns of a ‘new parallel structuring within the state’ within the AK Party

A new coup attempt necessitated renewal within the police force. It was alleged that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could overhaul a significant portion of the bureaucracy in the Interior Ministry.

Allegations linked to crime organization leader Ayhan Bora Kaplan’s investigation have sparked worries about a potential “new parallel structure within the state” within the AK Party. Statements from a confidential informant tied to the Kaplan case are causing a stir in the political sphere.

In AK Party circles, there has been ongoing debate regarding allegations that the informant was pressured by the police to testify against former ministers Bekir Bozdag, Suleyman Soylu, Abdulhamit Gul, and Health Minister Fahrettin Koca. The suspension of three police chiefs over these claims has further bolstered concerns about a perceived new parallel structure within the state.

Erdogan gave instructions, MIT took action

Allegations suggest that technical surveillance has targeted over 90 individuals, including former ministers, journalists, and politicians. Consequently, a comprehensive investigation involving Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) is underway, directed by President Erdogan. Erdogan is reportedly concerned about the aftermath of the Kaplan investigation and is regularly briefed on these developments by the security apparatus.

AK Party circles are suggesting that President Erdogan may consider a significant overhaul of the Ministry of Interior’s bureaucracy in response to recent events. Talks about potential “reckonings” within the bureaucracy are circulating. However, AK Party sources indicate that the likelihood of a ministerial change is low.

Good Party files complaint

Meanwhile, Good Party member Ugur Poyraz has filed a criminal complaint against the three police chiefs mentioned in the investigation file. Poyraz alleges that the chiefs illegally collected information about politicians, including himself.

Furthermore, the investigation against the three police chiefs is being conducted for crimes under the Turkish Penal Code, such as “conspiracy to commit a crime, disclosure of confidential information related to duty, attempting to influence an expert or witness,” but the scope of the crime could change, and the investigation could be expanded based on the emerging developments.

Source: Newsroom

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