2 defendants released in IBB case, 51 people including İmamoğlu remain detained
Key Points
- Ali Rıza Akyüz and Serkan Öztürk released in IBB case
- Detention of 51 defendants including Ekrem İmamoğlu continues
- Court cited flight risk and evidence collection as reasons
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In the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) case, the court ruled for the release of Bakırköy Deputy Mayor Ali Rıza Akyüz and businessman Serkan Öztürk. While two defendants were released, it was decided to continue the detention of 51 detainees including Ekrem İmamoğlu.
The defendants, prosecuted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for the crimes of forming a criminal organization and theft, include İmamoğlu whose detention continues. The court upheld the appropriateness of detention for İmamoğlu and the other 50 defendants citing evidence collection and flight risk.
The trial for the two released defendants will continue while they are at liberty. İmamoğlu's lawyers are evaluating appeal options against the detention decision, and the next hearing date has not yet been announced.
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- Who were released in the IBB case?
- Bakırköy Deputy Mayor Ali Rıza Akyüz and businessman Serkan Öztürk were released.
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- The court decided to continue the detention of 51 defendants including İmamoğlu.
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- The text does not specify the reason for release, only states that the decision was made.
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