23.09.2025 08:40
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into allegations of public harm related to expenses for 32 concerts organized by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. It has been determined that the administration incurred a loss of 154 million 453 thousand 221 lira and 60 kuruş in the procurement of concert services, and in this context, 13 individuals have been detained.
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In relation to the allegations that the expenses made for the concerts organized by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality between 2021-2024 caused public damage, 13 people were detained as part of the investigation conducted by the Republic Prosecutor's Office.
154 MILLION 453 THOUSAND LIRA DAMAGE DETECTED
According to the report prepared by the Ministry of Interior's Inspectorate, MASAK examination, Court of Accounts examination, and expert reports, it was determined that the administration incurred a loss of 154 million 453 thousand 221 lira and 60 kuruş in 32 concert service procurements.
HERE ARE THE NAMES OF THOSE DETAINED
Among the suspects in the investigation are the former Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, H. A. B, the former Deputy Director of Cultural Events of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality / former Deputy Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department, H. E., the former Deputy Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department, H. Z, the former Deputy Director of Cultural Events, A. A. Ç, the Deputy Director of Cultural Events, C. A, the Deputy Director of Cultural Events, K. B, the owner of Evren Teknik Grup Müzik Organizasyon San. Tic. Ltd. Şti, O. E, the owner of Universe Production Organizasyon San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., S. E, the partners of Festiva and Enfest Organizasyon Turizm San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., K. A and S. Ç, the partner of Gurudan Turizm Danışmanlık Organizasyon Reklam San. Tic. A.Ş, A. A, and the partners of Yalınayak Gıda Organizasyon Turizm. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., E. D and L. E were simultaneously detained on charges of Misuse of Duty and Collusion in Tender from September 23, and all suspects were taken into custody.
Operations regarding the capture of the suspects and their transfer to the Republic Chief Public Prosecutor's Office are ongoing by the Financial Crimes Investigation Branch of the Ankara Provincial Police Department.
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