08.01.2026 18:01
The 34th Heavy Penal Court of Ankara decided to release all detained defendants in the case where 14 defendants, 5 of whom are in custody, are being tried regarding the concert expenses of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality for the 2021-2024 period.
In the case of irregularities regarding the concert expenses of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB) for the 2021-2024 period, the court decided to release 5 detained defendants with a travel ban abroad.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVESTIGATION
According to the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that the administration caused a loss of 154 million 453 thousand 221.60 lira in 32 concert service procurements, based on the report prepared by the Ministry of Interior's Inspectorate, MASAK, and the Court of Accounts examinations, as well as expert reports.
As part of the investigation, on September 23, 14 people, including former municipal bureaucrats and company officials, were detained on charges of "abuse of office" and "manipulating a tender."
After the procedures at the police station, the suspects brought to the Ankara Courthouse were referred to the peace criminal court after giving statements to the public prosecutor conducting the investigation.
Of the suspects, 5 were arrested by the on-duty peace criminal court on charges of "embezzlement" and "manipulating the tender of public institutions or organizations," while 9 were released under judicial control conditions.
After the investigation was completed, an indictment was prepared against 14 defendants, 5 of whom were detained, requesting imprisonment from 7 years and 6 months to 31 years and 6 months for the crime of "qualified embezzlement."
The prepared 59-page indictment was sent to the Ankara 34th Heavy Penal Court.