Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
MNG Jet records and the Carlos Ghosn escape
An MNG Jet employee admitted falsifying passenger records in connection with flights used in Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan. MNG filed a criminal complaint, while Turkish authorities charged seven people accused of helping him reach Lebanon via Istanbul.
2019
Fatal incident at the Youga Gold Mine
A security guard associated with Avesoro Resources killed a man illegally panning for gold at the Youga Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. The incident was followed by riots and attacks on mining facilities.
2019
Environmental criticism of Istanbul Airport development
The Istanbul Airport project drew criticism over environmental impacts, including reported removal of approximately 660,000 trees during construction.
2017
Kokoya mine tailings-storage failure
A tailings-storage facility at the Kokoya mine in Liberia failed, releasing an estimated three million gallons of toxic material, including substances identified in the reference material as cyanide, mercury, and lead. A Liberian Senate report warned of long-term risks to the surrounding environment and communities.
2015
Controversy over the TV8 sale
Turkish media alleged that the sale of TV8 had been requested by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The allegation became part of the political controversy surrounding the disposal of the broadcaster.