Turkish prosecutor claims funding links to terror group

Documents found on computers at Koza Ipek Holding have revealed financial links between the company and the “Gulenist Terror Organization”, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.

In a statement, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said an unspecified number of documents found in the conglomerate’s computers indicated money had been moved from some of Koza Ipek’s 22 companies to the terror group.

No further information was provided about the nature of the transactions although the office added that gold had been discovered in company buildings and some accounting transactions had been fabricated.

U.S.-based Turkish preacher Fetullah Gulen is accused of plotting to overthrow the state through supporters who have positions in the criminal and justice system. The group is said to be behind a December 2013 corruption investigation into senior government figures, including ministers.

Koza Ipek has interests in the media, energy, construction and mining.

On Monday, an Ankara court appointed administrators to take control of the holding company.

Chairman Akin Ipek is believed to have left Turkey before police carried out raids on his companies’ premises last month.