12.05.2026 20:00
The indictment has been completed in the investigation conducted by the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the Bolu Municipality on charges of 'bribery', 'extortion', 'fraud', and 'violation of the Foundations Law'. The indictment regarding 19 suspects, including Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, who was arrested and suspended from duty during the investigation, and Deputy Mayor Süleyman Can, has been sent to the Bolu 3rd Heavy Criminal Court.
The indictment has been completed in the investigation conducted by the Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the CHP-led Bolu Municipality on charges of 'bribery', 'extortion', 'fraud', and 'violation of the Foundations Law'.
The indictment, prepared against 19 suspects including Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, who was detained and subsequently suspended from duty, and Deputy Mayor Süleyman Can, has been approved by Chief Prosecutor İbrahim Cansever and sent to the Bolu 3rd Heavy Criminal Court.
MINISTRIES INCLUDED AS COMPLAINANTS
In the indictment, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, the General Directorate of Foundations, and the Ministry of Interior are listed among the 'plaintiff/complainant' institutions. It was stated that the investigation was expanded due to certain transactions deemed to have caused public damage.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 28, an 'extortion' operation was conducted against the Bolu Municipality, and Mayor Tanju Özcan, Deputy Mayor Süleyman Can, Financial Services Director Naim Ayhan, BolSev Foundation Board Chairman Ali Sarıyıldız, municipal council members H.E.S, B.Ö., and C.G., former Zoning Director H.Y., former Human Resources Director and current Fire Department Director M.A., former Clerk of the Council Director T.A., former municipal council member and Bolu Bel AŞ Board Chairman E.T., Zoning Director S.P., and zoning department personnel Y.B. were taken into custody.
Tanju Özcan and Süleyman Can were arrested, while the other 11 suspects were released under judicial control. Özcan was suspended from duty by the Ministry of Interior.