30.10.2026 01:23
Sinem Dedetaş, who was removed from her post as Mayor of Üsküdar, was released after 90 days of detention under a judicial control measure in the form of house arrest. Upon reaching her home, Dedetaş said in her first statement after her release, "It has been a double holiday for us, let me say for me." Noting that her joy was bittersweet, Dedetaş reminded [people] of her colleagues who are still detained.
Sinem Dedetaş, who was removed from her position as Mayor of Üsküdar, was released after 90 days in detention under the condition of house arrest. Upon reaching her home, Dedetaş said in her first statement that she could not fully experience the joy of release.
RELEASED AFTER 90 DAYS OF DETENTION
A release decision was issued for Sinem Dedetaş, who was removed from her position as Mayor of Üsküdar. Dedetaş, who had been detained for 90 days, left prison with the judicial control measure of house arrest imposed. After the release decision, Dedetaş reached her home and made her first assessment of the process she had been through. In her statement, Dedetaş expressed her happiness at regaining her freedom and did not forget her colleagues whose detention continues.
“IT WAS A DOUBLE HOLIDAY FOR US”
In her statement after reaching her home, Sinem Dedetaş explained what the release decision meant to her. Dedetaş compared returning home after 90 days to the joy of a holiday. However, she also stated that she could not fully experience this happiness. Dedetaş’s first words after her release were as follows: “It was a double holiday for us, let me say for me. As all our released friends say, we can actually only be half happy. Because we have colleagues who are still inside. I want everyone to regain their freedom as soon as possible.”
INVITATION TO DENİZ GÖKTAŞ
When reminded of the words of comedian Deniz Göktaş, who said “I feel bittersweet” upon being released, Dedetaş noted that she was under house arrest and said, “I am under house arrest. That is why I am inviting Deniz Göktaş. I hope we can have our conversation together.”
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
Within the scope of the investigation into allegations of irregularities in building permits and occupancy processes at Üsküdar Municipality, Dedetaş was taken into custody on July 29, arrested on July 31, and removed from her position as mayor on August 1.