In a recent exposé, the Yeni Şafak Investigative Unit uncovered Emin Çakmak and Hassan Faal's deceptive commercial practices in The Gambia. They falsely claimed ties to the Turkish government, presenting themselves as influential figures to secure business deals. Yeni Şafak also discovered that Çakmak was dismissed as the Honorary Consul of Senegal in 2018, further raising doubts about his credibility.