29.10.2026 22:05
A new development has occurred in the investigation being conducted against Mayor Fevzi Topuz in the Milas district of Muğla. Topuz, who was arrested within the scope of the investigation, has been temporarily suspended from his duties by a decision of the Ministry of the Interior.
After the arrest of Milas District Mayor Fevzi Topuz in Muğla, the Ministry of the Interior took action. The Ministry announced that Topuz, who is being investigated on charges of “forming an organization for the purpose of committing a crime,” “forgery of official documents by a public official,” and “accepting bribes,” has been suspended from duty as a temporary measure.
SUSPENDED FROM DUTY FOLLOWING HIS ARREST
In a statement by the Ministry of the Interior, it was stated that the Muğla Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation into Fevzi Topuz within the scope of three separate charges.
It was reported that Topuz, who was arrested by a decision of the Muğla Criminal Judgeship of Peace within the scope of the investigation, was suspended from duty pursuant to Article 127 of the Constitution and Article 47 of Municipal Law No. 5393.
The Ministry noted that the decision is of a temporary measure nature.