Akin Gurlek
Akin Gurlek is the Turkish Justice Minister and former chief prosecutor leading the investigation into Imamoglu.
Notable Quotes
"I simply did my duty as a public prosecutor. My conscience is clear."View Story →
"Legal proceedings have been started against more than 160 people and a number of organisations and companies across the country."View Story →
"We will resolutely continue our fight for clean football so that allegations damaging trust in Turkish football are brought to light, those responsible are held accountable before the law, and football is associated with the effort, competition and sportsmanship on the pitch."View Story →
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