Ayşe Barım Summoned to Court
The Istanbul Organized Crime Branch Directorate has completed the proceedings of Ayşe Barım, who was detained by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office as part of an investigation into her alleged involvement in the events surrounding Gezi Park in Taksim.
Barım, after undergoing a health check, was brought to the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan to face the charges against her.
The investigation against Ayşe Barım was initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office following allegations in the media that she played a role in the events related to Gezi Park. She was detained on suspicion of attempting to overthrow the government of the Republic of Turkey or obstructing its duties, based on claims that she was one of the planners of the Gezi Park events.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Barım had been in communication with several key figures involved in the Gezi Park case, including Osman Kavala, Çiğdem Utku Mater, and Mehmet Ali Alabora. It was alleged that she directed the artists she managed to participate in the events in 2013 and played an active role in the events herself.
Furthermore, statements were taken from actors such as Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Mehmet Günsür, Ceyda Düvenci, Nejat İşler, Rıza Kocaoğlu, and Nehir Erdoğan as witnesses in the investigation.
In addition to the allegations related to her involvement in the Gezi Park events, Ayşe Barım is also under scrutiny for alleged monopolization in the sector and accusations of removing opposing players from the market. A separate investigation is currently ongoing by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding these claims.
The case against Ayşe Barım remains under investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and conduct interviews with relevant individuals.
