Category Summary
According to the investigation file, the acquisition of Turkuvaz Media Group, including Sabah newspaper and ATV television, was financed by an alleged $550 million pool collected from businessmen. This heading brings together media ownership, public tenders, business actors and political coordination allegations.
The file also includes records concerning broadcast-line influence, contacts between media groups and the political center, and alleged links between tender relations and media financing.
Subtopics
Sabah-ATV Pool
Turkuvaz Media acquisition, pool financing, Zirve Holding and Binali Yıldırım coordination allegations.
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Habertürk and Show TV editorial line, Fatih Saraç calls and alleged direction of media coverage.
OpenAllegation Structure
Financing
Alleged collection of money from businessmen and use of that money in the media acquisition.
Tender Link
Alleged links between some pool contributors and major public tenders.
Broadcast Influence
Alleged attempt to create political influence through media ownership and editorial line.
| Date | Document | Type |
|---|---|---|
| File | Bank transfers and pool records | Bank |
| 25.12.2013 | December 25 police report — media section | Report |
| File | Media calls and wiretap records | Wiretap |