26.01.2026 16:00
In the investigation against the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, an indictment prepared against 41 suspects, including Muhittin Böcek, who was removed from his position as mayor, has been submitted to the court. According to the findings, Mustafa Gökhan Böcek requested money from businessman B.Ç. to be used during the divorce process, and it was determined that B.Ç. sent 55.2 million lira in two transactions, and the money reached Zuhal Böcek.
In a statement made by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was reported that the investigation into 41 suspects, including Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested on July 5, 2025, his son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, former Antalya Provincial Police Chief İlker Arslan, and businessmen F.A. and M.O.K, has been completed.
The statement noted that an indictment consisting of 702 pages was prepared against the suspects for crimes including "extortion by coercion," "unlawful acquisition of property," "trading in influence," "money laundering of assets derived from crime," "qualified fraud," and "defamation" under the provisions of consecutive crimes.
ACCUSATIONS AGAINST BÖCEK The statement indicated that a legal assessment was made regarding 26 actions identified at this stage in the indictment, and it was requested that suspect Muhittin Böcek be punished for "extortion by coercion," "unlawful acquisition of property," and "money laundering of assets derived from crime" under the provisions of consecutive crimes.
The statement emphasized that it was requested that İlker Arslan be punished for "money laundering of assets derived from crime" and "unlawful acquisition of property," and that Mustafa Gökhan Böcek be punished for "extortion by coercion," "money laundering of assets derived from crime," and "trading in influence" as an accomplice.
It was reported that it was also requested that son Böcek be punished for "unlawful acquisition of property as an accomplice" and additionally as a "person who has made a profession of crime" based on findings reflected in the case file.
REQUEST FOR THE CONFISCATION OF 258 MILLION 600 THOUSAND LIRA The statement mentioned that it was requested that Muhittin Böcek's daughter-in-law Zuhal Böcek and former daughter-in-law Z.K. be punished for "money laundering of assets derived from crime" under the provisions of consecutive crimes, and it was recorded:
"In the content of the indictment, it was requested that approximately 258 million 600 thousand lira worth of seized cash in TL or foreign currency, as well as 10 apartments, 5 vehicles, 5 workplaces, 1 Rolex watch, and a mobile phone, be confiscated, and the prepared indictment was submitted to the Antalya 6th High Criminal Court with the indictment evaluation number 2026/23 for the public's information."
HOUSING, DONATIONS, AND MILLIONS OF LIRA TRANSFERS IN THE FILE In the context of the 'bribery' and 'corruption' investigation in Antalya, it was noted that the investigation deepened following an anonymous tip made to 112, which included housing transactions, payments under the guise of donations, and millions of lira money transfers. It was learned that the indictment prepared by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office began based on the investigation file dated July 1, 2025, which was sent to the chief prosecutor's office after a decision of lack of jurisdiction was issued by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the bribery and corruption investigation at the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. According to the information in the indictment, attention was drawn to the anonymous tip made to the 112 Emergency Call Center on July 10, 2025, after the arrest of Muhittin Böcek on July 5. The tip alleged that bribes were taken in exchange for issuing housing permits, and part of the bribe amounts were transferred to the Konyaaltı Tourism Culture and Education Foundation (KONTEV) under the guise of donations, and that the processes accelerated after these payments. It was stated that a search was conducted at the foundation's center in the Muratpaşa district upon the prosecutor's instruction, and donation receipts and various documents were seized. Investigations revealed that some individuals constructing in the Altıntaş area received housing permits after the dates of their donations.
"DIVORCE COST" TRANSFER OF 55.2 MILLION LIRA In the statements taken and investigations conducted within the scope of the file, it was determined that Mustafa Gökhan Böcek requested money from businessman B.Ç., who received a tender from the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality to be used during his divorce process with Zeynep Kerimoğlu, and that B.Ç. sent a total of 55 million 200 thousand lira through two separate transactions via a currency exchange office. It was established that the money in question reached Mustafa Gökhan Böcek's wife, Zuhal Böcek. Investigations revealed that Mustafa Gökhan Böcek and Zeynep Kerimoğlu divorced on October 30, 2024, and the money was sent on December 26.
BRIBES RECEIVED WERE INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM AS FOREIGN CURRENCY AND GOLD It was recorded that Mustafa Gökhan Böcek attempted to launder unlawfully acquired money by purchasing various movable and immovable properties, that gifts of watches were given to third parties in the name of Muhittin Böcek in exchange for tenders, that vehicles were transferred to third parties unlawfully, and that real estate transfers were made as bribes in exchange for issuing housing permits. It was noted that the money obtained by Mustafa Gökhan Böcek from businessmen who received tenders from the municipality was shown as foreign currency or gold purchases/sales through a currency firm, allowing it to be introduced into the system.
ALLEGATION OF 'DRUG USE' It was stated that, following the examination of the seized digital materials belonging to Zuhal Böcek and an email tip made by an unidentified person, it was determined that both Zuhal Böcek and Mustafa Gökhan Böcek had used cocaine based on body samples taken from them. Consequently, the file regarding the crime of 'drug use' was separated for both suspects and sent to the relevant investigation office.
CANSEL TUNCER'S STATEMENT WAS SOUGHT Due to being among the managers of KONTEV and also serving as the Secretary General of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Cansel Tuncer's statement was sought to obtain information regarding the findings reflected in the file and the general functioning of the municipality. While a detailed asset investigation was conducted, a decision of non-prosecution was issued against Cansel Tuncer based on the evidence and information obtained. It was noted that, within the findings reflected in the indictment, a trustee was appointed by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) to currency and jewelry firms. While a management trustee was first appointed to currency and some jewelry businesses, it was later transformed into a supervisory trusteeship, and it was stated that the management trusteeship of 8 companies belonging to the detained Mehmet Okan Kaya is still ongoing. It was recorded that an investigation is ongoing regarding a total of 15 companies.