Case Overview The Istanbul Anadolu Republic Prosecutor's Office opened a criminal investigation on 24 November 2023 against Özlem Altınok Öz and her husband Tayyar Öz, alleging falsification of official documents, organization of a criminal group, membership in such a group, concealment of illicit asset sources, and violation of the Tax Procedure Law.
Following the indictment, the defendants were sentenced to 3–7 years in prison and began trial.
MASAK Report Findings The MASAK report, prepared by the Financial Crimes Unit and MASAK, found no evidence that the defendants or their companies had established a criminal organization, that e‑commerce sales were fraudulent, or that they engaged in suspicious transactions with illegal betting or cryptocurrency exchanges.
Court Decision During the second session, the defendant Ibrahim Karaorhanlı and his lawyers requested the removal of the foreign exit ban.
The court granted the request after reviewing the petition.
The defendants claimed that after the company’s acquisition, a large amount of tax had been paid and sought the return of the asset seizure.
The prosecutor asked the court to reject the request, but the court upheld its decision.
It is expected that the case will continue after the court’s ruling.
Foreign Exit Ban Lifted: Özlem Altınok Öz and Husband Tayyar Öz Tried
The Istanbul Anadolu Asliye Criminal Court lifted the foreign exit ban in the case against social media influencer Özlem Altınok Öz and her husband Tayyar Öz, who are on trial for hiding assets.
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