Turkey detains 10 suspects in fifth wave of Gülistan Doku investigation
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Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the detention of 10 suspects in the fifth wave of the Gülistan Doku investigation. The operation, coordinated by Erzurum and Tunceli chief public prosecutors' offices, uncovered new findings in PTS and communication records, suspicious access to Doku's Instagram account, and discrepancies in underwater search logs. Evidence suggests some of Doku's personal belongings may have been placed underwater later to support a suicide scenario.
Key Facts
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 10 suspects were detained in the fifth wave operation of the Gülistan Doku investigation.
- The operation was coordinated by Erzurum and Tunceli chief public prosecutors' offices along with police and gendarmerie units.
- New findings were obtained in PTS and communication records related to the bridge and time period where Gülistan was last seen.
- Suspicious access and transactions were detected on Doku's Instagram account after her disappearance.
- Records in a diver's logbook that was hidden from judicial authorities were found to be inconsistent with official search reports.
Fifth Wave Operation
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the fifth wave operation in the Gülistan Doku investigation on his social media account. The operation was carried out under the coordination of Erzurum and Tunceli chief public prosecutors' offices, police, and gendarmerie. Ten suspects were detained as part of the operation. Gürlek stated that the strong coordination between the Justice and Interior Ministries and the effective cooperation of chief public prosecutors' offices with police and gendarmerie continue to shed light on unsolved crimes.
New Findings
New findings were obtained in PTS and communication records related to the bridge and time period where Gülistan was last seen. Suspicious access and transactions were detected on Doku's Instagram account after her disappearance. Significant findings were also obtained regarding underwater search activities. Records in a diver's logbook that was hidden from judicial authorities were found to be inconsistent with official search reports. Evidence suggests that some of Gülistan's personal belongings may have been placed underwater later to create an impression supporting the possibility of suicide.
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Turkey detains 10 suspects in fifth wave of Gülistan Doku investigation
