During operations targeting the bloody-minded terrorist group PKK in Istanbul, it was discovered that district executives affiliated with the opposition HDP were collecting money for the heinous terrorist organization disguised as "taxes."
Within the scope of the inquiry led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, which centers on Terrorist and Organized Crime activities, a substantial operation has been executed.
The 20 individuals who have been apprehended were all part of the political structure of the organization, as targeted by the operations. Out of the 26 suspects, these 20 have been captured so far.
The list of suspects includes district executives representing the PKK-linked opposition HDP in Pendik, Tuzla, and Bakırköy.
According to investigation findings, the HDP district executives under suspicion were part of the organization's financial team and assisted with financing matters.
An inquiry uncovered that HDP members conducted financial studies in order to procure funds for the organization's operations and longevity. It was found that they gathered funds from individuals of Kurdish ancestry, ostensibly for 'tax' reasons, with the goal of establishing a 'reserve' for the organization.
Additionally, it was confirmed that HDP leaders attempted to raise funds within the party by utilizing members involved in the political organization, under the pretext of donations or a savings drive, in an effort to legitimize their actions.
Furthermore, the HDP executives were found to actively employ a strategy known as 'move' in order to persuade formerly disassociated parties to return to their fold.
