Akin Gurlek
Akin Gurlek is an Istanbul chief prosecutor who has been a central figure in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, facing accusations of intimidation by Imamoglu. Previously serving as a deputy justice minister under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gurlek is viewed by the opposition as an instrument of political repression, dubbed a 'mobile guillotine' targeting Erdogan's opponents in Istanbul. His involvement in these high-profile cases has sparked significant controversy and protests against the Turkish government.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
Akin Gurlek is the Minister of Justice who reported on the condition of the injured individuals.
6
North Macedonia:
Akin Gurlek, the Turkish Minister of Justice, stated that 11 students were injured in the armed incident that occurred this morning in front of a high school in Manisa.
7
Switzerland:
Akin Gürlek is the Turkish Justice Minister who spoke about measures against suspects in the LGBTQ crackdown.
4
Croatia:
Akin Gürlek announced the nationwide operation 'Safe Streets' aimed at combating criminal organizations threatening children's future.
7
Norway:
Akin Gurlek is the justice minister who coordinated the investigation involving the arrests.
5
North Macedonia:
According to Turkish Minister of Justice Akin Gürlek, the proceedings involve 162 suspects, nine associations, and 13 companies.
5
Switzerland:
Akin Gürlek, the new Turkish Minister of Justice, has been involved in controversial actions against the opposition.
3
Sri Lanka:
Akin Gürlek was appointed as the new Minister of Justice by President Erdoğan.
6
Greece:
Akin Gürlek was appointed as the new Minister of Justice.
6
Georgia:
Akin Gürlek is the chief prosecutor who announced the charges against İmamoğlu and others.
5