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Bolu court accepts indictment against 14 in municipal tender case
A court in Bolu, Turkey, has accepted an indictment against 14 people over alleged misconduct at BOL TUR, a company linked to the city municipality.
The two people in custody include municipal official Özgür Nihat Yıldız and traders’ association head Mustafa Altındal.
Prosecutors allege that irregularities in food-basket purchases, vehicle rentals and the transfer of a municipal property caused public losses and brought improper gains.
In one case, they say records showed 15,000 food boxes were delivered, although only 12,000 arrived.
The indictment also alleges that money was routed to Yıldız’s personal account and that the company paid for a luxury car he used.
Prosecutors have asked for prison sentences for all 14 defendants, with the requested terms varying by person and alleged offense.
The court’s acceptance means the case can proceed; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Bolu 3rd High Criminal Court accepted a 55-page indictment against 14 people over alleged irregularities involving tenders and property transfers at municipal company BOL TUR AŞ.
Two defendants, municipal official Özgür Nihat Yıldız and Mustafa Altındal, are in detention.
The indictment alleges irregularities in food-box purchases, vehicle rentals and the transfer of a municipal property caused public losses and generated improper gains.
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences for the defendants, including up to 31 years and six months for Yıldız on some charges.
The allegations have not been established at trial.
- Who
- Fourteen defendants, including Özgür Nihat Yıldız and Mustafa Altındal.
- What
- A court accepted an indictment alleging tender and other irregularities at BOL TUR AŞ.
- When
- The court accepted the indictment by October 10, 2026; the reports were published that day.
- Where
- Bolu, Turkey.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege that irregularities in purchases, vehicle rentals and a property transfer caused public losses and improper gains.
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A financial-crimes report cited in the indictment found a payment of 7 million 42 thousand lira from BOL TUR AŞ to Altındal’s account.
The indictment alleges that a food-box tender involved 15,000 boxes on paper although 12,000 were delivered.
Bolu 3rd High Criminal Court accepted the 55-page indictment against 14 defendants.
- Defendants
- 14 people, including two in detention
- Indictment
- 55 pages
- Court
- Bolu 3rd High Criminal Court
- Food-box tender
- 15,000 boxes listed; 12,000 allegedly delivered
- Alleged public loss
- 1,110,979 lira
- Vehicle payments
- 446,475 lira in alleged improper company payments
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