Eylem Tok and Her Son Escaped to the USA
Eylem Tok and his son Timur Cihantimur fled to Egypt due to the lawsuits filed against them due to the case that resulted in Timur Cihantimur killing Oğuz Murat Acı in a traffic accident in Istanbul on March 9, 2024, and from there they took refuge in the USA on March 13, 2024. reported. There is no official statement about whether Tok’s entry into the United States was legal and under what conditions he took refuge.
Eylem Tok and her son Timur Cihantimur were among the people wanted in Turkey on charges of “deliberate murder”. It is stated that Tok and his son, who escaped from Turkey and went to Egypt in the first week of March 2024, managed to enter the USA after hiding there for a short time.
There is conflicting information about whether Eylem Tok’s entry into the United States was legal. According to some sources, Tok entered the USA with a tourist visa. Other sources claim that Tok requested political asylum and that his request is being evaluated.
Eylem Tok’s escape to the USA may also affect the relations between Türkiye and the USA. Turkey is expected to request Tok’s extradition. It is a matter of curiosity how the USA will respond to this demand.
Details of the incident:
- On March 9, 2024, Timur Cihantimur, while driving his luxury jeep in the Belgrad Forest in Istanbul, crashed into the ATV that his 5 friends were repairing.
- Oğuz Murat Acı lost his life in the accident and 4 other people were injured.
- Timur Cihantimur was arrested after the accident, but was released shortly after. This situation caused great reactions in Turkey.
- Eylem Tok and her son fled Turkey due to the lawsuits filed against them.
