13.05.2026 09:21
A new development occurred in the "corruption" and "bribery" investigation against Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, after the effective remorse statements of Muhittin Böcek and his son Gökhan Böcek. Within the scope of the investigation, 25 people were detained in operations carried out in Antalya, Ankara, and Adana. It was stated that suspects detained outside the city would also be brought to the Antalya Police Department.
The bribery and corruption investigation into the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is expanding.
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek, who was suspended from duty, and his son Gökhan Böcek were arrested as part of the investigation, and two have given statements under the effective remorse provision.
OPERATION IN 3 PROVINCES: 25 PEOPLE IN CUSTODY
Following the effective remorse statements, new operations were carried out in Antalya, Ankara, and Adana as part of the investigation. 25 suspects were taken into custody in the operations. It was stated that suspects detained outside the city would be brought to the Antalya Police Department.
EFFECTIVE REMORSE STATEMENTS OF MUHITTIN BÖCEK AND HIS SON
Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested on July 5, 2025, and suspended from his position as Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, and his son Gökhan Böcek gave their statements as part of the investigation.
Initially, Gökhan Böcek's statement was taken during the investigation, followed by Muhittin Böcek giving his statement to the prosecutor's office. During the proceedings held at the Chief Public Prosecutor's building, both suspects made detailed statements in the presence of their lawyers. It was learned that during the statement process, questions were asked regarding the allegations, evidence, and various aspects within the scope of the investigation.
"1 MILLION EUROS DEMANDED FOR CANDIDACY"
In his statement, Gökhan Böcek claimed that Veli Ağbaba called him upon the instruction of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and demanded 1 million euros for his father Muhittin Böcek to be renominated. Gökhan Böcek stated that he informed his father about the situation and that Muhittin Böcek said, 'Do what is necessary.' Gökhan Böcek stated that he delivered the money to Ağbaba through an intermediary.
200 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A BAG
Gökhan Böcek stated that when Özgür Özel came to Antalya, he delivered 200 thousand dollars in a bag with his father's knowledge, and that during the Konyaaltı mayoral election process, 15 million lira in support was given to the party. Gökhan Böcek said, 'During the Kılıçdaroğlu era, we used to receive support money from the headquarters. In this last period, we gave to the headquarters.'
"MY SON'S STATEMENT IS CORRECT"
In his statement, Muhittin Böcek noted that following comments made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel during a meeting, he told Gökhan to do what was necessary regarding the party headquarters' requests for financial and moral support for candidacy and campaign work. He stated that sometime before the candidacy process, his son came to him and said he had been called by Veli Ağbaba upon Özgür Özel's request and that 1 million euros was demanded, to which he replied, 'You do what is necessary.' Muhittin Böcek said, 'My son Gökhan's statement about being demanded 1 million euros is correct.'
When Muhittin Böcek was reminded of Gökhan Böcek's statement regarding the delivery of 200 thousand dollars during a launch event in Antalya upon Özgür Özel's request, he said, 'I do not know the details of this matter, but as I explained above, I had informed him about meeting such a request from the headquarters. I had previously instructed Gökhan to meet requests during election campaigns.'