30.10.2025 09:00
It has been claimed that Muhittin Böcek, the Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, who was arrested and suspended in a corruption investigation, has applied to the prosecutor's office to benefit from effective remorse. It is stated that the application is being evaluated by Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor Yakup Ali Kahveci.
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek is reported to be preparing to take a new step following his arrest in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation.
Journalist İsmail Saymaz stated on his social media account, "It is reported that Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested as part of the corruption investigation, has applied to the prosecutor's office to benefit from effective remorse. The matter is on the desk of Chief Prosecutor Yakup Ali Kahveci," he said.
It has been reported that the application is currently being evaluated by Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor Yakup Ali Kahveci.
BÖCEK WAS HOSPITALIZED IN JULY
Böcek had applied to the infirmary of the Döşemealtı L-Type Penal Institution, where he was held, last July. Böcek, who was reported to have a heart condition, was taken to Antalya City Hospital by ambulance. It was stated that Böcek underwent examinations, his health condition was good, and he would be taken back to prison.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In the "bribery" and "corruption" investigation coordinated by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Muhittin Böcek and his former daughter-in-law Z.K. were detained on July 5, while Böcek's son, suspect Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, was found to be abroad.
On the same day, Muhittin Böcek, who was referred to the courthouse, was arrested, while his former daughter-in-law Z.K. was released under a travel ban and judicial control conditions.
Following the decision, Muhittin Böcek was suspended from duty by the Ministry of Interior.
His daughter-in-law Zuhal Böcek, who returned from abroad, was also caught and arrested at the airport on July 27 on charges of "money laundering from crime proceeds."
As part of the investigation, 17 people were detained in a simultaneous operation conducted on addresses identified on August 12, of which 2 were released after their procedures at the police, while 8 of the 15 suspects referred to the courthouse were arrested, 5 were released under judicial control, and 2 were released after their statements to the prosecutor's office.
A.A, B.Ç, M.Y., and Y.Y., who received contracts from the Metropolitan Municipality, were alleged to have given 195 million lira in bribes to Muhittin Böcek and his son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek to receive their payments. It was claimed that a currency exchange office, where the bribe money was deposited, and 2 jewelry businesses, where this money was allegedly converted into gold, were appointed as trustees.
Mustafa Gökhan Böcek was detained and arrested when he arrived at Antalya Airport from Vienna on August 19.
In the continuation of the investigation, İlker Arslan, who was suspended from his position at the Antalya Police Department and surrendered after a detention order was issued against him, and businessman F.A. were also arrested on September 7.
In an operation conducted by police teams on September 10, among the 21 suspects detained, businessman M.E.H, owner of Kanal V television M.O.K, former Deputy Secretary General of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality T.S, director of ANT Tepe, a company of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality I.E., and sales staff L.Ş. were arrested, while 3 people, including Böcek's former daughter-in-law Z.K., were released under judicial control. M.E.H, T.S., and I.E., who benefited from the provisions of effective remorse, were released on September 27.