17.10.2026 11:51
In the investigation into allegations of irregularities concerning tender, parking lot leasing, and zoning transactions at Etimesgut Municipality, 7 suspects, including deputy mayors G.B. and F.G., were arrested. Four suspects were placed under house arrest, while 9 suspects testified under the effective remorse provisions.
Seven suspects were arrested in the investigation into allegations that irregularities were committed and benefits were obtained in some tender, parking lot leasing, zoning, and licensing transactions at Etimesgut Municipality. Among those arrested were deputy mayors G.B. and F.G. The Criminal Judgeship of Peace also issued judicial control decisions in the form of house arrest for four suspects.
25 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN OPERATION ACROSS FIVE PROVINCES
The Organized Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Ankara West Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation following allegations that irregularities were committed in some of the municipality's tenders, forged documents were issued, and benefits were provided in parking lot leasing and construction project zoning and licensing transactions.
Within the scope of the investigation, a simultaneous operation was conducted in five provinces centered on Ankara on October 13, 2026, targeting 25 suspects, five of whom were municipal officials. Legal proceedings were taken against the suspects on charges of establishing and managing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes, membership in an established organization, embezzlement, bribery, extortion, bid-rigging, and tampering with the performance of obligations.
NINE SUSPECTS GAVE STATEMENTS UNDER EFFECTIVE REMORSE PROVISIONS
After search, seizure, and detention procedures, nine of the suspects brought to the Ankara West Chief Public Prosecutor's Office gave statements under the effective remorse provisions. For five suspects, considering the current evidence, judicial control measures in the form of a travel ban abroad and signing obligation were requested.
Of the 11 suspects referred to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace with a request for arrest, seven were arrested. The other four suspects were subjected to judicial control measures in the form of house arrest.
COURT OF ACCOUNTS REPORTS, FINANCIAL ANALYSES, AND RECORDS WERE EXAMINED
Within the scope of the case, Court of Accounts reports, suspect statements taken under effective remorse provisions, complainant statements, and CIMER applications were evaluated. In addition to audio and video recordings, analyses by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and HTS were also taken under examination.
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that the investigation is continuing in all its aspects.