25.02.2026 01:45
Hasbi Dede, who was removed from his position as the Mayor of Görele in Giresun and arrested, has been charged with 'sexual harassment against a child,' facing a prison sentence of 6 months to 3 years.
Former Mayor of Görele, Hasbi Dede, who was arrested in Giresun, has been charged with 'sexual harassment against a child' with a request for a prison sentence of 6 months to 3 years.
Hasbi Dede, the former Mayor of Görele, was summoned for questioning on February 8 due to an investigation initiated regarding his correspondence with a young girl on social media. Dede's statement was taken by the public prosecutor's office. Dede, who was referred to the duty magistrate court with a request for arrest, was released under judicial control with a travel ban imposed.
Hasbi Dede ARRESTED AFTER APPEAL After the prosecutor's appeal, Dede was called to the courthouse again for questioning on February 10. Upon arriving at the courthouse, Dede was arrested this time on the charge of 'sexual harassment using electronic communication tools against a child.' Following Dede's arrest, Hüseyin Çakıcı, a council member, was appointed as the temporary mayor by the Görele District Governorate. The election held in the council to replace Hasbi Dede was won by the CHP candidate Aysel Uzun.
A LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST DEDE As part of the investigation initiated by the Görele Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an indictment was prepared against Hasbi Dede, who was suspended from his position and arrested. The indictment prepared against Dede for 'sexual harassment against a child' requesting a prison sentence of 6 months to 3 years was accepted by the Görele Criminal Court of First Instance.