10.11.2026 09:12
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Cafer Mahiroğlu, a second wave operation was carried out. In simultaneous operations in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and Eskişehir, 7 suspects were detained, while efforts continue to capture 1 person. As part of the investigation, it was alleged that irregular tenders were awarded through the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and that the money obtained was transferred to companies and accounts linked to Halk TV.
In the investigation into Cafer Mahiroğlu, the owner of Halk TV, a second wave operation was carried out. Detention orders were issued for 8 suspects in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, and Eskişehir, and 7 people were apprehended.
HERE ARE THE DETAINEES
Former Secretary General of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Ramazan Tezcan, former Head of the Machinery Maintenance Department Haluk Harun Tuzsuzoğlu, municipal inspector Mehmet Meral, BUSTECH employees Filiz Bulut and Murat Topuz, and company partner İbrahim Seyfittinoğlu were detained. Emre Kaya, the owner of ESBAKIM company, is at large, while İbrahim Tuncol is in custody in another case.
CLAIM THAT MONEY WAS TRANSFERRED TO HALK TV
In the investigation, it is alleged that improper tenders were received from the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, bribes were given, and the money obtained was attempted to be laundered through companies linked to Halk TV. Five people had been arrested in the first operation.