MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On July 15, the Turkish authorities said that an attempted coup was taking place in the country. The Turkish government said that Gulen who, Ankara believes, is seeking to overthrow the current government was allegedly linked to the coup attempt.
Gulen is currently living in the US city of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, Earlier this month, Turkey officially requested the United States for Gulen’s extradition. Anklara said that it had collected the necessary materials for the extradition of Gulen even before the coup, and later worked out and enlarged them.
"The United States has a reputation in the world as a country that upholds the rule of law. So I trust they will follow the proper procedures…. Of course, it is possible for the US authorities to be deceived as well. Technically there is a possibility although I don’t consider that a significant likelihood," Gulen told Al Arabiya in an interview.
The Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO)/Parallel State Structure (PDY), made up of Gulen's supporters, is designated a terrorist organization by Ankara. In 2014, Turkey opened an investigation into the organization's activity for allegedly seeking to overthrow the government. Gulen faces charges, including treason, which he denies.
