Fugitive FETO members establish companies in London to secure residency

Fugitive members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) have established hundreds of companies in London to obtain residency and citizenship, according to security sources.

Official records of the U.K. government reportedly show that numerous FETO-linked individuals have registered businesses at the same addresses to secure their legal stay in the country.

In addition to the U.K., Germany is among the many places where FETO members have been able to create “safe havens” to remain as fugitives and continue their activities in disguise.

London as a key hub for FETO’s European network

The U.K. has been a central part of FETO’s European structure since the 1990s, with an expanding presence over the years. Before the failed July 15 coup attempt in Türkiye, several high-ranking FETO members sought refuge in the U.K.

Among the known fugitive figures in London are Mustafa Yesil, former chairman of the now-closed Journalists and Writers Foundation; Akin Ipek, ex-owner of Koza Altin; Talip Buyuk, a former FETO operative in northern Iraq; Mustafa Ozcan, reportedly one of the organization’s financial controllers; and Ahmet Beyaz, former CEO of Bank Asya.

Beyond these names, many other FETO members have reportedly secured residency or citizenship in the U.K. through investment-based visa programs.

British immigration laws allow individuals to obtain residency by investing £200,000 ($259,000) as an entrepreneur or £2 million as an investor, with a pathway to citizenship after six years.

FETO members registering companies at same addresses

Records indicate that fugitive FETO members have established businesses at specific addresses in London, with multiple individuals using the same locations for company registrations.

One such address, 244 Chase Road, London, England, N14 6HH, appears to be a standard two-story house but is linked to numerous companies. Business records show registrations linked to prominent figures, including Mustafa Yesil, Ahmet Beyaz, Tarik Toros, Ozcan Keles, and Ismail Sezgin.

Another frequently used address, Suite 1, 596 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, United Kingdom, N13 5RY, is also associated with multiple FETO-linked individuals, including Mustafa Ozcan and Ismet Aksoy.

Reports of money laundering and asset control

FETO has long been known to collect financial contributions under the guise of “donations” from its members, but the exact amount and whereabouts of these funds remain unclear.

Reports suggest that a significant portion of this money is being managed through companies set up in London.

Several FETO-linked figures, including ısmet Aksoy, Mustafa Yesil, Talip Buyuk, Ahmet Beyaz, Ali Celik, and Serif Ali Tekalan, are reportedly involved in overseeing these financial operations. Some of their companies are owned directly by them, while others are registered under their children’s names.

Tekalan’s son reportedly owns a real estate investment company in London, while Buyuk and Celik have businesses registered both in their names and under their sons’ names. Similarly, Mustafa Yesil is said to have multiple businesses both in his name and under his children’s ownership.

FETO members are believed to be investing in the real estate sector and low-risk financial markets. However, the full extent of their financial resources remains undetermined.