The mob boss waging a YouTube war on the Turkish government
The Story28 Kesä 2021

The mob boss waging a YouTube war on the Turkish government

A Turkish mob boss who's on the run, has been making unverified claims on YouTube about corruption and organised crime linked right to the top of president Erdogan's government. His tell-all videos have captivated the nation and turned him into an unlikely social media star.


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