Turkey detains 13 in new wave of earthquake charity probe

Turkey’s Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced a fourth wave of detentions in an investigation into the charity Ahbap, with 13 people taken into custody. The probe focuses on the organization’s financial dealings after last year’s devastating earthquakes. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Gürlek stated that investigators are examining “home and container purchases, suspicious property transfers, checks issued by the association, and all aspects of its financial and commercial relationships.” The charity, founded by popular musician Haluk Levent, raised millions for earthquake survivors. Authorities have not specified the exact nature of the alleged wrongdoing. The investigation continues.