Armenian Citizens Suspected in Murder of Turkish Merchant in Turkey

Armenian citizens are suspected in the murder of a Turkish merchant in Turkey, reports Ermenihaber.

On February 16, 58-year-old Vedat Yongel, engaged in trade, took $10,000 from his home in Istanbul’s Kagithane district and left. After not hearing from their father for some time, Vedat’s sons, Serdar and Sedat Yongel, reported him missing to the police.

The Yongel brothers informed the police that they had suspicions about a 46-year-old Armenian citizen named Stella M., who had frequently visited their home to clean.

Following an investigation, the Istanbul police discovered that Stella, along with her 28-year-old son Varlam M., had flown to Kars two days after Vedat Yongel went missing, subsequently crossing into Armenia through Georgia.

On February 19, Varlam M. sent a letter to the Yongel family stating, “Your father is at our home, go and get him,” while also indicating Vedat’s location.

The report states that at the address provided by Varlam, police units discovered the body of Vedat Yongel. The Istanbul police are preparing to issue an international warrant.