Mysterious 4 days in the process of seizing Gökalp İçer's assets! Was $600 million smuggled from ICRYPEX via cold wallet?
Here's Mahmut Övür's article, "Was $600 million smuggled out with a cold wallet?" The process, which began with the arrest of Gökalp İçer , owner of the cryptocurrency exchange ICRYPEX, on charges of drug supply and "attempted murder with possible intent" of young lawyer Göksu Çelebi , transcended a mere criminal case; it escalated into a multifaceted scandal that shook the media, financial markets, and the public conscience. It was known that Gökalp İçer sponsored several prominent journalists, most notably Fatih Altaylı . He was released after his initial interrogation, but was re-arrested following information brought to light by Sabah Newspaper. This detail alone reveals the contradictions in the relationship between the media and the judiciary.
A MYSTERIOUS FOUR DAYS As a result of an in-depth investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, legal proceedings were initiated against the ICRYPEX cryptocurrency company on July 30, 2025. According to a report prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), İçer and his company's bank accounts, assets in electronic money institutions, real estate, and partnership shares were seized. However, a critical timeframe stands out here: An arrest warrant was issued for Gökalp İçer on July 27. The company's assets were seized on July 31. There were only four days in between. And what happened during those four days is full of questions.
WHAT MOVED TO CANADA? Gökalp İçer 's older brother, Oğuzkaan İçer , flew from Istanbul to Canada on July 28th, just one day after his brother's arrest. And he hasn't returned to this day. So why would an older brother leave the country the very next day when his brother was arrested on such serious charges? Especially considering that three days later, all the company's assets would be seized and the financial investigation would be intensified.
Those knowledgeable about the cryptocurrency market are voicing a serious allegation: "Oğuzkaan İçer smuggled $600 million worth of digital assets to Canada with a cold wallet." The judiciary will investigate the veracity of this claim. However, the reality of his trip to Canada has been confirmed by security sources. Therefore, the question the public should be asking is clear: "Did he just fly, or did he carry other items as well?" Why hasn't this "cold wallet" claim been taken seriously?
A SHADOW CAST ON JOURNALISTS Some opposition journalists remain silent, seemingly unbothered by this scandal. Yet, İçer had sponsored these figures for a long time. Now, the "independence" and "impartiality" of these journalists are being questioned. Journalist Faruk Bildirici 's following observation sums up the situation in this context: "A journalist or media organization is not directly responsible for the activities of a sponsoring company. However, the stigma of that company's mistakes inevitably falls on the journalist." Crypto companies like ICRYPEX have increased their media visibility thanks to these sponsorships. However, the public is now questioning the extent to which these sponsorships align with journalistic principles.
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