Engin Polat
All defendants released in influencer's money laundering case
An Istanbul court has released all arrested suspects in a high-profile money laundering case involving a prominent influencer.
The indictment against influencer Dilan Polat and her husband, Engin Polat, widely recognized for their lavish and luxurious lifestyle, seeks a combined 20 to 40 years in prison.
1st hearing held in high-profile money laundering case
Influencer Dilan Polat, her husband and 26 other suspects on Sept. 4 appeared before a judge for the first time, in a high-profile case on charges of money laundering that began at the end of last year.
The indictment against the couple, widely recognized for their lavish and luxurious lifestyle, seeks a combined 20 to 40 years in prison.
Court releases influencer Dilan Polat pending trial
An Istanbul court has ordered the release of influencer Dilan Polat, who was arrested with her husband, Engin Polat, last November as part of a large-scale money laundering investigation.
The decision on Aug. 19 follows an objection to her continued detention.
Students’ bank accounts used in money laundering scheme
Hundreds of students have been implicated in a money laundering scheme, where many were tricked into renting out their bank accounts, resulting in substantial prison sentences.
Another influencer couple's assets seized
Amid the growing scrutiny of the business practices of social media influencers, the provincial prosecutor's office has seized the assets of Neslim Güngen and her husband, İnanç Güngen, the owners of a chain of beauty salons, following an investigation.
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Influencers on agenda over money laundering
Social media influencers have recently been in the spotlight over allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, following a series of investigations and arrests of high-profile figures.
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Influencer arrested over alleged money laundering, tax evasion
An Istanbul court has arrested an influencer, widely known in the country for her opulent and ostentatious lifestyle portrayed through her social media posts, on multiple charges encompassing money laundering and tax evasion through several beauty centers and other enterprises.
Influencer detained over money laundering
An influencer, widely recognized in the country for her ostentatious and luxury lifestyle, has been detained following an investigation encompassing a series of allegations, including money laundering.
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