31.03.2026 09:41
Moments when Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey and his family were taken into custody have emerged. Bozbey, who was detained as part of the investigation, faces charges of "establishing and managing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes, being a member of an organization established for the purpose of committing crimes, bribery, laundering assets derived from crime, and causing environmental pollution."
55 suspects, including the wife and daughter of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey, were detained as part of an investigation into "establishing and managing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime, being a member of an organization established for the purpose of committing a crime, bribery, laundering assets derived from crime, and causing environmental pollution."
MOMENTS OF THEIR DETENTION CAPTURED ON CAMERA Moments of Mustafa Bozbey's detention have emerged. The footage shows the teams detaining Bozbey and taking him to the police vehicle.
ALLEGATIONS In a statement from the Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was noted that during the investigation, it was determined that the then mayors of Nilüfer, Mustafa Bozbey and Turgay Erdem, along with some municipal employees, provided financial benefits to themselves and project owners by making irregular increases in zoning allowances in construction projects in exchange for bribes.
The statement recorded the following: "Upon the instruction of our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, on March 31, 2026, simultaneous operations were carried out in a total of 5 provinces centered in Bursa against 59 suspects, including Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey, who is in the position of a crime organization leader, and former Nilüfer Municipality Mayor Turgay Erdem (who is detained). It was reported that 55 suspects were captured and detained, searches and seizures were conducted at 51 residences, 23 companies/business places, and 1 foundation address belonging to the suspects, as well as vehicles used by the suspects. Additionally, efforts to capture 4 fugitives are ongoing, and it is announced with respect to the public that the investigation is being conducted meticulously, and information will be provided regarding the progress and outcome of the investigation."