Ministry of Interior suspends arrested İzmit Mayor Hürriyet from duty

The Ministry of Interior officially announced that İzmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet has been suspended from duty following her arrest on various charges. The decision came after a request for her arrest was established within the scope of the ongoing investigation.

In the lawsuit filed against Hürriyet, she was charged with 'forming an organization for the purpose of committing a crime', 'rigging the tender of public institutions and organizations', and 'receiving bribes'. The judicial process conducted within the framework of these charges resulted in the mayor's arrest, bringing the suspension procedure to the agenda.

The suspension decision was recorded as a development that will directly affect the administrative processes of the İzmit Municipality. This administrative step at the local government level holds a significant place on the agenda of the public and the local community.