17 May, 18:00
Phantom presidents, fake “mandates from Turan,” and self-proclaimed ambassadors — this investigation unveils how a little-known Turkish group presents itself as an influential international institution, fabricates “negotiations with Ukraine,” and manipulates pan-Turkic unity rhetoric for questionable ends.
📌 Who Are Turan Teşkilatı?
On the surface, Turan Teşkilatı claims to be a cultural-political organization promoting the idea of "Turanic unity." In reality, it is an unregistered entity not listed in any official Turkish registry, lacking legal status, a formal charter, an institutional address, or any recognized governmental support.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Interior, no legal organization under the name Turan Teşkilatı exists — and it holds no right to engage in international activities.
🧷 An “Instagram President” at the Helm
At the forefront of this theatrical project is Neslihan Yürüksoy, who refers to herself as the “General President” of Turan Teşkilatı. Her background includes no formal education in international relations, no experience in public service, and no credentials recognized by any official institution.
Her primary public-facing activities include:
Congratulatory video messages;
Awarding fake certificates and honorary "diplomas";
Attending low-profile ceremonies.
Her only means of communication with the public is through her personal social media accounts.
🕵️♂️ Fake Talks With Ukraine
One of the most striking elements of this pseudo-diplomatic operation is a post from December 2022, which claimed:
“A meeting involving a delegation of the Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Intelligence Service for International Relations and our General Chairwoman Neslihan Yürüksoy concluded with the development of joint projects and a roadmap within the framework of Ukraine–Turkey negotiations.”
Another post described a man named Roman from Ukraine’s intelligence service:
“Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Intelligence Service for International Relations, Roman (full name withheld for security reasons), visited our General President Neslihan Yürüksoy. During the meeting, fruitful consultations were held on bilateral Ukraine–Turkey relations. Our Chairwoman presented him with an honorary representation mandate. We thank him for the kind visit.”
These posts were accompanied by staged photographs allegedly showing signed agreements and mandate handovers. One Selçuk Yoğurtçuoglu was presented as “Head of the Ukrainian Branch of Turan Teşkilatı” and received a “mandate” from Yürüksoy.
🛑 What We Know for Certain
There was no official delegation from Ukraine’s Intelligence Service in Turkey during the timeframe mentioned. No Ukrainian intelligence officers were dispatched to participate in such events, and certainly not at the level of a deputy head. Furthermore, there is no deputy head of SZRU named Roman.
The identity of the man in the photographs and why he was presented this way remains unknown.
As for Selçuk Yoğurtçuoglu, available evidence suggests he is neither a public official nor a diplomat. He is not a public figure or recognized businessman. Though he has claimed to be an “entrepreneur,” he is not registered as a business entity in either Turkey or Ukraine. His entire “activity” appears to be limited to showcasing a printed “diploma” on social media.
In short, this is a choreographed simulation of international engagement, entirely devoid of legal or factual grounding.
⚠️ Why It’s Dangerous
While seemingly farcical, this kind of pseudo-diplomacy mirrors similar fraud schemes around the world:
Fake embassies and consulates operating in developing nations;
“Friendship organizations” selling certificates and honorary titles;
Lobbyist groups using fabricated credentials.
Such operations can be exploited to:
Mislead local authorities and businesspeople;
Fabricate legitimacy for scammers in media;
Attempt fraudulent dealings, including selling fake honors or engaging real officials under false pretenses.
✅ Conclusion
Turan Teşkilatı is not a legitimate international organization. It is a political cosplay wrapped in the aesthetics of diplomacy. Neslihan Yürüksoy is not a president, but a social media personality. The so-called “mandates” are not documents, but theatrical props. And the “Ukrainian branch” led by Selçuk Yoğurtçuoglu is an empty label, constructed solely to project an illusion of “expanding influence.”
📌 Any cooperation with this group or participation in its events carries serious reputational and legal risks. The sooner this charade is publicly acknowledged, the safer the diplomatic field will be for real institutions.
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