19.03.2025 07:40
A detention order has been issued for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and his advisor Murat Ongun. Police were sent to İmamoğlu's home in the morning, and it was noted that the operation is related to Media A.Ş. and Urban Reconciliation. Additionally, a detention order has been issued for 105 individuals, including businesspeople and journalists, in connection with the operation.
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As part of the investigation against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, an operation was carried out against Ekrem İmamoğlu and his team. Early in the morning, police teams, with about 20 police vehicles, went to İmamoğlu's residence to conduct a search.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM CHP
CHP Group Deputy Chairman Gökhan Günaydın announced on his social media account that 20 police vehicles arrived at Ekrem İmamoğlu's residence. Günaydın claimed that the operation was a political move.
İMAMOĞLU: I WILL NOT BE DISCOURAGED
Ekrem İmamoğlu shared a video from his home regarding the developments. In his statement, he said, "A handful of minds trying to usurp the will of our nation have amassed hundreds of police by using our dear police for evil. I want you to know that I will not be discouraged. I love you all very much, I entrust myself to my nation. Let everyone know that I will stand tall. I will continue to fight against that person and the mind that uses this entire process as a tool."
MURAT ONGUN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
The Chairman of the Board of İBB Media AŞ and Ekrem İmamoğlu's press advisor, Murat Ongun, announced on his social media account that he has been taken into custody. Ongun said, "They think they can silence us and prevent us from defending Ekrem İmamoğlu."
MEDIA A.Ş AND CITY CONSENSUS
According to a report by Sabah newspaper, the operation involving 105 people, including journalists and businessmen, was noted to be related to Media A.Ş. tenders and terrorist connections.
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