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Born in Turkey · Nationality Turkish — Business / finance / technology
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Restructuring of Yıldız Holding's $6.5 billion debt” and “Multiple investigations into alleged links with Gülen movement, closed without prosecution”.
Profile No. 0437 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2025-2026
On 29 May 2025, the Gıda Dedektifi website and several social media accounts were blocked in Turkey. The platform claims that the proceedings arose from a complaint by Murat Ülker, Ülker Bisküvi and Yıldız Holding.
Last verified: 20 August 2026
2017-2023
Several investigations examined Murat Ülker over allegations of proximity to the Gülen movement; the reported cases were dismissed or closed without prosecution.
Last verified: 20 August 2026
2018
Yıldız Holding, controlled by Murat Ülker, restructured approximately 6.5 billion dollars in bank debt, prompting debate over the group's indebtedness.
Last verified: 20 August 2026
2017
An Ülker April Fools' Day advertisement was interpreted by AKP supporters as containing a coup message. The group withdrew the content and launched an internal investigation.
Last verified: 20 August 2026
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