Andrew Duff MEP on North Cyprus and the AGA SAGA

2 years ago we received the following letter after a meeting with Andrew Duff. At the time he asked us to keep the letter private……dunno why, so now we are printing it…..nothing has changed even with the intervening of an MEP

First, thank you for coming to see me in Cambridge and for keeping me in touch subsequently with the latest twists and turns in your court battle. I look forward to hearing news of the outcome of the hearing on 4 December in which it would be good to learn that the TRNC authorities have moved against AGA.

Second, I can clarify the standing of the TRNC in EU law, as you request. The whole of the island of Cyprus has joined the European Union in 2004, but the acquis communautaire — that is, the body of EU law that flows from membership — is suspended in the North. In practice this means that although a Turkish Cypriot is regarded as an EU citizen, litigation regarding the territory of the island outside the effective control of the (Greek Cypriot) Republic of Cyprus is not recognised by the EU as such. Unfortunately, therefore, neither the European Court of Justice nor the European Commission can join in such cases as yours to ensure that EU norms with respect to property disputes are applied.

Third, I was on the island last week and held extensive talks with both President Talat and Prime Minister Ertoglu. Both are fully aware of the sensitivity of the current clutch of court cases from mostly British and German citizens concerning property speculation in the TRNC. But their present preoccupation is the state of negotiations between them and the Greek Cypriots. These talks really dominate the agenda to the exclusion of all else. The settlement of property disputes plays a key part in these negotiations, the deadline for which is March.

Frankly, I do not believe that it will be possible to expect much more of the TRNC authorities in enforcing the better administration of justice and in combating international organised crime in the absence of a comprehensive settlement of the constitutional problem on the island. I am sorry not to be more encouraging, but we will keep these matters in general, and your own case in particular, under close review as things develop in the next few weeks.

I have great sympathy for your plight, and am sorry that it does not appear possible at present to do more to help.

All good wishes,

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Duff

Andrew Duff MEP (Liberal Democrat, East of England)

Spokesman on Constitutional Affairs, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)

President, Union of European Federalists (UEF)

European Parliament
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60, Rue Wiertz
B-1047 Brussels

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Gary Robb North Cyprus – “plump parasite’s plundering”

 

 

 

Gary Robb – BBC1 Journalist invited to film results of “plump parasite’s plundering”

Thursday, November 24, 2011

– by Pauline Read

As far back as January 2003 interest was being shown in the presence of Gary Robb in Northern Cyprus by the British media. Sadly by the TRNC Government too, who at that time seemed to have accepted his presence as some sort of blessing, albeit he was allegedly known to be a felon on the run from British Justice on a drugs related offence.  It is common knowledge that the TRNC authorities went on to grant this known felon Citizenship.

Paul Kenyon, a BBC1 investigative journalist came to North Cyprus at that time to gather material for his BBC1 TV programme ‘Paul Kenyon Confronts’.  Here the story gets interesting.  Mr Kenyon apparently thought Mr Robb was doing legitimate business and running a Building Company.  Oh dear, no wonder this chubby charmer went on to fool so many purchasers.

Mr Kenyon, I would like you to return to North Cyprus now and see the misery that followed after Mr Robb’s ’legitimate’ Building Company folded due to the fact that it was  run into the ground.  I would like you to meet all the victims of the plump  parasite’s plundering. Robb is a man who attracts like minded people and in Aga Development Limited he certainly did that.  Greedy Turkish Cypriots joined him and together they relieved over 400 people, local people and foreigners’ of their life’s savings, their hopes and their dreams.  Many found the stress so great it contributed to their premature deaths, many had to return to the UK poorer but wiser.   Some did stay on and now watch the spectre of Robb’s greedy partners in his his building scams trying to repossess their land through Auctions.

The fault must lie with the authorities here who knowingly allowed this man citizenship and allowed this man to form a Building Company, then sat back watching the misery heaped on his victims and year after year have done nothing.

In every civilised country felons convicted of drug related offences are stripped of their ill gotten gains.   The Government here could easily seize all assets of Gary Robb and his family, including his family home, sell these assets at a fair market price, set up a fund and compensate each and every victim of  Gary Robb and Aga Development Limited.

Does North Cyprus really want the label of being a safe haven for criminals on the run?   I do not think so.  I personally love this country, its people and its traditions. I know the Turkish Cypriot people do not want their country contaminated by the dishonest, the crooked and the criminal.  As a British subject, I am ashamed of what this man has done in my adopted country and to my adopted country.

After spending time in one of her Majesty’s prisons and now incarcerated in an RoC prison, will our felonious fiend still be carrying his extra pounds?  Interesting comment in 2003 by a Police official that he did not recognise Robb because of the extra weight he was carrying,  put down to ‘good’ living.   Has this man ever done anything GOOD in his life

 http://northcyprusfreepress.com/2011/11/24/gary-robb-bbc1-journalist-invited-to-film-results-of-plump-parasites-plundering/

GARY ROBB AUCTION POSPONED – NORTH CYPRUS

 

http://northcyprusfreepress.com/2011/11/18/north-cyprus-property-auction-gary-robb-auction-postponed/

The excellent news of today is that the North Cyprus Property Auction scheduled to take place on the 27th November has been postponed.

Pembe and I have been lobbying long and hard and it looks as if some of our work has paid dividends. We both wish to thank the Estate Agents Association, who we know has had several meetings at the Ministry of the Interior and we believe has been a major player in achieving this result.

As you will be aware from previous reports we also sought the help of the Minister of Finance Mr. Ersin Tatar and we know he has played a role in achieving this result.

However, I would point out that this is a postponement, our real aim is CANCELLATION of all such Auctions whilst the Government review the whole scenario whereby innocent purchasers stand to lose their homes after purchase because errant landowners/builders and developers conspire with Banks and Creditors to use property as collateral for loans when that property and land that was no longer available for that purpose.

As committee members of Stop the Blackmail in North Cyprus we will continue to lobby for total change so that no longer will the innocent live in fear of losing their homes. No longer will our homes be held to ransom by the greedy Banks and Creditors.

On Monday, thanks to the Estate Agents Union, we will be meeting with more influential people and our aim is to STOP this barbaric practice. To have new laws that outlaw this practice.

Stop the Blackmail in North Cyprus Facebook Group is the brain child of its founder John Good, without his idea I doubt we would be in the position we are in today, to be able to talk to senior members of Government and have them listen to us and act.

Most victims love North Cyprus, why else would they buy here? We are told the properties here are cheap, well I personally cannot accept that. We all know that market values are set by supply and demand. We all paid what was demanded of us, we all were assured it was safe to buy here. We were all told that the legal system which we followed would protect us. It failed so many of us, but now we see that some of those in authority are recognising the injustices and are trying to correct them.

Mr Tatar the Finance Minister has a Bill, which if accepted into law will be a step in the right direction to curb the excesses of the Banks. The public should stand full square behind this brave Minister and give his Bill our full support.

If you love the TRNC as much as I do, you will want to see her strong, vibrant and healthy. Together we can all work to achieve this aim. This is a start but there is still much to be done.

Never give in never give up

Question Regarding Gary Robb – North Cyprus

We have a query if anyone can answer it

If Gary Robb was extradited after being released part way through his sentence we assume that as from August 1st, approx date of his release, he would have been on licence in the UK for a further 2.5 years as he got a 5 year stretch.

When he is released from his 10 month stretch in ROC, will he have to return to the UK to complete the rest of his licence sentence ????????

IS GARY ROBB UP TO HIS OLD TRICKS IN NORTH CYPRUS ?

 

http://northcyprusfreepress.com/2011/11/03/north-cyprus-property-scandal-as-ex-pat-homes-auctioned-on-27th-november-2011/ 

Until we hear to the contrary we have to assume that the Auction planned for 27th November at the Coffee Shop opposite the courts in Girne will go ahead. The start time is advertised as 10.00 a.m.

As far as I am aware, this site covered by Kocans 1254 and 1256 is/was owned by Eray Fellaloglu the original landowner, who in return for a villa allowed Gary Robb to develop the land and build a total of six villas on the land. Surprise, surprise Mr Robb did not keep to his side of the deal.

Mr Fellaloglu, who it is alleged has the first judgement on the land, has pushed for the auction and could well end up with his land back with 4 villas on it, assuming of course he intends to bid at the auction. It is also alleged that Aga Development Limited hold 5/6ths share of this site and the victims are concerned something underhand could be going on. Outrageous to think along these lines? Not in my opinion, especially where this company is concerned and when you consider the named shareholders of Aga Development Limited details dated February 2009.

AKAN adi his mik 581
KURSAT adi his bed 1,000000 YTL
GARY JOHN ADI HIS MIK 59,419
ROBB ADI HIS BED 1,000000 YTL

One of the members of Stop the Blackmail in North Cyprus Facebook group stands to loose his home and all he has invested in it if this auction proceeds. He does have a judgement but is number 20 plus in the list of creditors, so in date order he is very much at the back of the queue. Amaranta buyers allegedly have blanket injunctions on most of the well known owners’ company assets here in the TRNC. Has he found a way round this to claw back some of his allegedly ill gotten gains, who can tell?

The owners of the properties at risk are consulting with their legal advisers. Stop the Blackmail Committee have had urgent meetings with influential people including a Government representative to lobby for the cancellation of this Auction.

Hard working Turkish Cypriot people are appalled at what is happening to their own citizens and guests in this country because of the frauds occurring in the Property Market here in the TRNC. Many tell me how ashamed they are of this tragedy unfolding before their eyes.

This would not be happening in any other civilised country where the laws protect the weak and the vulnerable. Banks would not be allowed to act in a gung-ho manner and repossess properties without a court order or intimidate the old and the frail and still claim it is lawful. The police would be made to account for allegedly ignoring the rights of the vulnerable and innocent. All such action would cease until the final outcome of court cases was known.

I once wrote, ‘how many times have my Human Rights been violated, let me count the ways.’ Well I have run out of fingers and toes to count on. Now I watch as it is happening to others and I cannot sit idly by.

If you feel as I do and wish then consider attending the auction and making your presence felt, but in a peaceful and dignified fashion. We are law abiding people who love the TRNC and wish only good things for the home of our choice.

If you care, be there.

 

 

 

 

GARY ROBB PROPERTIES SET FOR AUCTION IN NORTH CYPRUS