Feridun Geçgel's passport seized in fund investigation

Astor Enerji owner Feridun Geçgel's passport was seized as part of the fund investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. He was found to face an international travel ban while returning from the US, and his passport was seized at the port.

Geçgel arrived at the port on 29 September to enter Istanbul from the US. Checks found an exit ban against him under an investigation file dated 26 September. His passport was seized under a court order and the decision was served on him.

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