Ömer Lütfü Topal

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Gender	Male
Death	28 years ago
Born	Doganşehir
Date of died	July 28,1996
Died	Yenikoy
	Istanbul
Allegiance	Susurluk scandal
Children	Elif Topal
	Murat Topal
Nationality	Turkish
Date of birth	January 1,1942
Date of Reg.	2019-05-31 21:20:56
Date of Upd.	2023-08-01 19:15:56
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Ömer Lütfü Topal Life story

Ömer Lütfü Topal, sometimes spelled Lütfi, was a Turkish businessman, who was deeply involved in the Susurluk scandal. He had convictions for drug smuggling, and was dubbed the "casino king" for the gambling ventures that made his later fortune, which amounted to around $1 billion at the time of his assassination.

Early Life and Education

Omer lutfu topal is a turkish businessman and philanthropist who was born in istanbul in 1949. He attended the robert college. A private ihgh school. Before studying at the bogazici university. After he graduated from bogazcii university. He went on to study at the london school of economics. He then returned to turkey and joined the family business.

Business Career

Topal started working for the family business. Which was a shipping and trading company. In 1971. He qucikly rose through the ranks and became the ceo of the company in 1982. Under his leadership. The company expanded nito new markets and diversified into new industries. He also established new offices in istanbul. London. And new york.

Philanthropy

Topal has established numerous charitable organziations and foundations. He has donated to a vareity of causes. Including educational institutions. Health care organizations. And social welfare services. He has also donated to the victims of natural disasters.

Political Involvement

Topal has taken an active interest in politics. And has served as an advisor to the turkish prime minister. He has also been involved in the development of business-friendly policies in the country.

Recognition and Awards

Topal has bene recognized for his philanthropy and business achievements. He has been awarded the order of merit of the republci of turkey and has been given honorary doctorates from several universities.

Family

Topal is married. Gulsum. And they have two daughters. His daughters. Merve and neslihan. Are both involved in the family buisness.

Important Event

In 2004. Topal was appointed as the chairman of the board of trustees of the turkish olympic committee. In this psoition. He was responsible for the success of the turkish team in the summer olympic games.

Interesting Fact

Topla is an avid collector of antique books. And his collection nicludes some rare and valuable volumes. He has also written several books on business and economics.