Akın Öztürk
Akın Öztürk | |
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General Akın Öztürk, TAF 30th Commander of the Turkish Air Force | |
| Born | February 21, 1952 Gümüşhane, Turkey |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Service | Turkish Air Force |
| Years of service | 1973–2016 |
| Rank | General (Dismissed in 2016) |
| Commands | Commander of Air Force Intelligence Chief of Air Force 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Command Training and Projects Command 141st Squadron Command MJB Operations Command |
| Awards | See below |
Akın Öztürk (born February 21, 1952) is a former four-star general in the Turkish Air Force who served as the 30th Commander of the Turkish Air Force until August 4, 2015. After his expiration as commander, he continued his duty as a member of the Supreme Military Council.
Öztürk was arrested on 16 July 2016 on charges of having played a leading role in the failed 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt of 15 July. He was stripped of all his military ranks and indicted for offences against public order, terrorism, conspiracy and treason. Öztürk has denied the charges.
On June 20, 2019, Öztürk was sentenced to life in prison. During his interrogation, it is alleged that he was tortured in unofficial police locations.