09.10.2025 23:21
The indictment prepared for 41 defendants, including Manavgat Mayor Niyazi Nefi Kara, who was suspended from duty after being arrested and resigned from the CHP last week, has been accepted. A prison sentence of 31 to 69 years is being sought for Kara.
The indictment prepared against 41 defendants, including Niyazi Nefi Kara, who was arrested and suspended from duty while he was the mayor of Manavgat, has been accepted.
INDICTMENT ACCEPTED IN THE INVESTIGATION AGAINST MANAVGAT MUNICIPALITY
The investigation conducted by the Manavgat Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding Kara, along with the deputy mayors, council members, and businesspeople, has been completed for the 41 defendants, 11 of whom are in custody. The indictment prepared by the prosecutor's office has been accepted by the Manavgat 3rd High Criminal Court.
REQUEST FOR UP TO 69 YEARS OF IMPRISONMENT FOR NIYAZI NEFİ KARA
In the indictment, a total prison sentence of 31 years to 69 years is requested for Kara on charges of "concealing the illicit source of assets," "confiscation of gains," "embezzlement by coercion," "establishing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime," "receiving bribes," and "embezzlement."
Defendant statements, account movements, MASAK reports, expert reports, title deed records, fake invoices, payment receipts, HTS analysis studies, and many other evidence were also included in the indictment.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The investigation initiated by the Manavgat Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on the allegation of bribery related to hotel renovations, construction permits, and occupancy applications led to the arrest and suspension of Niyazi Nefi Kara, along with 11 others, including deputy mayors, council members, and businesspeople, while 30 people were released under judicial control.
In the expanded investigation conducted under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor, during the location identification and search operation, 3 kilograms of gold bars, 500,000 euros, and 153,160 dollars were found hidden in an agricultural warehouse.