Bakırköy Municipality has been the focus of a police investigation into alleged irregularities in municipal tenders and unlawful money demands from business owners seeking operating permits. In the course of the investigation, a court issued arrest warrants for 68 individuals suspected of involvement in the alleged misconduct. During a morning operation, 37 of those suspects were taken into custody. Among those detained were five vice‑mayors and two council members of the municipality. The arrests were carried out by the police in accordance with the court’s orders. The investigation centers on claims that the municipality engaged in improper tender procedures and demanded illegal payments from entrepreneurs seeking business licenses. The case is being pursued by the relevant authorities, and further developments are expected as the inquiry continues. Source: Demirören News Agency.
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