13.09.2025 10:40
The first statement from Hasan Mutlu, the Mayor of Bayrampaşa, who was detained as part of the "corruption" investigation launched against the Bayrampaşa Municipality in Istanbul, has been released. Mutlu said, "I stand tall, and my conscience is clear. I have no actions for which I cannot account. The detention I experienced today is simply a result of our efforts to bring services to Bayrampaşa after 30 years."
The "corruption" investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the Bayrampaşa Municipality has led to the detention of Mayor Hasan Mutlu. Mutlu, who is in custody, made a statement on his official social media account.
"I STAND TALL, MY FOREHEAD IS CLEAN"
Speaking about the investigation and his detention, Mutlu used the following expressions in his statement: "Dear neighbors, I have only served Bayrampaşa and you, my esteemed fellow citizens, until today. I have never thought of taking a step back on this path we embarked on to be worthy of you, and I will not think of it.
I stand tall, my forehead is clean. I have no business for which I cannot account. The detention I am experiencing today is merely a result of our efforts to bring services to Bayrampaşa after 30 years. What has happened is nothing but political operations and baseless slanders.
Rest assured; together with you, the valuable people of Bayrampaşa, we will overcome these slanders and indignities. I once again entrust myself to the conscience and support of the people of Bayrampaşa."
OPERATION
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an operation early in the morning as part of the investigation. According to the statement made by the prosecutor's office, actions of public officials working at the Bayrampaşa Municipality and some individuals related to the investigation into the crimes of "embezzlement, extortion, giving bribes, receiving bribes, and rigging tenders" were identified with evidence. In this context, simultaneous arrest and detention orders were issued for 48 suspects, including Bayrampaşa Mayor Hasan Mutlu. Mayor Hasan Mutlu and many suspects were detained.
SEARCH AT 72 PROPERTIES
Following the instructions given to the Istanbul Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit, searches and seizure operations began at 72 residences and workplaces belonging to the suspects.