AKP Konya Deputy Mehmet Baykan made a striking statement regarding the fake diploma scandal. He argued that such fake documents can be seen worldwide and criticized the situation.

Baykan stated in a social media post, "A gang that issued fake diplomas and licenses has been caught. There may be a larger criminal organization behind this incident," he said.

Mehmet Baykan noted that the number of fake documents has reached 200 and that this situation has caused a significant public outcry. He emphasized that such incidents threaten the security of the state.

AK Party spokesman Ömer Çelik also stated that those involved in forgery would be removed from state institutions. He expressed that there would be a determined approach to such incidents.