Bribery and Tender Investigation into İzmit Belediyesi: Detention Order for 31 People Including Mayor Hürriyet
Key Points
- A detention order was issued for 31 people, including Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, by the İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı.
- The investigation covers allegations of bribery, rigging a tender, and abuse of office.
- Findings were made regarding kinship ties between the companies receiving tenders and municipal officials, as well as the receipt of commissions.
- It was claimed that the mayor's husband interfered in tender processes and staff recruitment.
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As part of the investigation conducted by the İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı, a detention order was issued for 31 people, including İzmit Belediye Başkanı Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet. The investigation focuses on "bribery" and "rigging a tender" charges. It was also reported that a search was conducted at the municipal building.
The investigation file was shaped in line with suspect statements, effective repentance declarations, and secret witness interviews. The investigation includes findings that there are kinship ties between the officials of the companies that won or bid for the tenders and the municipal personnel. Additionally, it was claimed that money was received under the name of commission from companies doing business with the municipality.
According to the investigation, it is believed that the mayor's husband, Murat Hürriyet, had a direct impact on the tender processes and personnel and staffing determinations. Among the 31 people taken into custody are CHP İzmit İlçe Başkanı Gökhan Ercan and numerous municipal officials.
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- What is the reason for the operation conducted against İzmit Belediyesi?
- The operation is part of an investigation launched on 'bribery' and 'rigging a tender' charges, examining the corruption allegations within the municipality.
- Who was taken into custody within the scope of the investigation?
- A total of 31 people, including İzmit Belediye Başkanı Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, her husband, CHP İzmit İlçe Başkanı Gökhan Ercan, and various officials, were taken into custody.
- What evidence does the prosecution have?
- The prosecution presents suspect statements, effective repentance declarations, secret witness interviews, and examinations regarding the tender processes as evidence.
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