Bribery investigation into Bakırköy Municipality: 68 detention orders

According to the statement made by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation was initiated upon notices that public damage was caused by irregularities in the tenders for the procurement of goods and services held by the mayor.

In addition, it was determined that money was unlawfully demanded from operators who wanted to obtain a business license, and that the license procedures of those who did not pay the requested money were deliberately delayed.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; An expert review was conducted on 42 tender files, which were made openly and negotiated by different directorates of the municipality between 2024 and 2026. In the investigation, which was deepened within the framework of relevant laws and legislation, HTS records of the suspects and Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) reports were analyzed, communication detection and monitoring measures were implemented with technical tools.

In line with the evidence obtained, 68 suspects were identified, including deputy mayors, municipal council members and municipal staff, as well as company representatives who entered the tenders, who were considered to have participated in "tender rigging" and "extortion" crimes.

The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office instructed the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Branch Directorate to carry out the arrest, detention, statement taking, search and seizure procedures for the 68 identified suspects.

Source: TRT Haber Açık RSS (Gündem) (Open Press / Translated Full Text)