Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Istanbul Mayor and Officials Detained in Corruption Probe
Turkish authorities arrested the mayor of Istanbul's Bayrampaşa district, Hasan Mutlu, and 47 other officials.
They face accusations of corruption, including taking bribes and cheating.
Mutlu denies the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated.
The detentions are part of a larger effort by the government that has targeted the opposition.
The CHP views these detentions as a strategy to weaken their party.
A court will decide on Monday if the CHP's 2023 Congress should be canceled, which could impact the party's leadership.
Authorities detained the mayor of Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district and 47 other officials.
The detentions are part of a corruption probe.
Charges include bribery, embezzlement, fraud, and bid rigging.
The mayor denies the allegations, calling them political operations.
The CHP views the detentions as a government effort to crush the opposition.
- Who
- Turkish authorities
- What
- Detained the mayor of Istanbul’s Bayrampaşa district and 47 other officials
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Why
- In connection with a corruption probe involving bribery, embezzlement, fraud, and bid rigging
CHP Perspective
Government Stance
Nature of Arrests
CHP Perspective
The arrests are part of a government effort to crush the opposition.
Government Stance
The courts in Turkiye act independently.
- Suspects Detained
- 48
- Mayor Detained
- Hasan Mutlu
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Charges
- Bribery, embezzlement, fraud, bid rigging
- Political Affiliation
- Republican People’s party (CHP)
Sources
Turkey orders detention of Istanbul district mayor, others in corruption probe, state media says
Turkey orders detention of Istanbul district mayor, others in corruption probe, state media says
Istanbul district mayor, 47 officials detained over corruption allegations in widening crackdown
Turkish authorities detain Istanbul district mayor, 47 officials on corruption charges
