04.08.2026 15:44
Within the scope of the 'bribery' and 'misconduct' investigation led by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 people, including Mayor İlkay Çiçek, were detained in an operation conducted against the Menderes Municipality. While the investigation continues, scandalous WhatsApp messages, allegedly belonging to Mayor Çiçek and containing images of stacks of cash and statements such as 'I take money for every favor,' were leaked to social media.
An operation was carried out against the Menderes Municipality within the scope of the "bribery" and "extortion" investigation conducted by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. While 15 people, including Mayor Ilkay Cicek, were detained, scandalous messages allegedly belonging to Mayor Cicek were leaked to social media.
BRIBERY AND EXTORTION OPERATION IN MENDERES
In line with the investigation launched by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, security forces carried out an operation against the Menderes Municipality. Within the scope of the file conducted with "bribery" and "extortion" charges, a total of 15 suspects, including Menderes Mayor Ilkay Cicek, were detained.
SCANDALOUS MESSAGES LEAKED
While the repercussions of the detention decisions continued, WhatsApp messages allegedly belonging to Mayor Ilkay Cicek became a trend on social media. In the messaging allegedly held with his girlfriend, it was seen that an image of a bag full of bundles of cash was shared.
The dialogues in the screenshots drew attention:
- Other party: My love, why are you showing me money, who did you take money from again?
- Ilkay Cicek (Alleged): I am walking money, baby, if I don't come from the headman's office, I take money in return for every job. I am used to taking money, my love.
The suspects, whose questioning at the police station continues, are expected to be referred to the courthouse after their procedures.
Here is that messaging that went viral on social media;