Flynn’s Work for Turkey Laid Out in Charges Against Two Others
- Kian, Alptekin attempted to undercut Erdogan rival Gulen
- A hidden $600,000 job while Flynn was advising Donald Trump
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Michael Flynn’s cooperation with Special Counsel Robert Mueller led prosecutors to charge two Flynn associates over their work on behalf of Turkey, in an indictment unsealed the day before Donald Trump’s former national security adviser is to be sentenced.
Bijan Rafiekian, also known as “Bijan Kian,” and Kamil Ekim Alptekin, were accused of helping the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan retaliate against a political opponent, and then concealing the government’s involvement. While many of the activities described in the indictment had been previously reported, prosecutors revealed details about the role of the Erdogan administration and the depth of Flynn’s illicit activities.