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8 arrested in bribery probe into judiciary, 5 judicial members suspended

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Eight suspects were arrested and five judges and public prosecutors were suspended from duty in the bribery investigation conducted by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. An investigation was also opened into a retired prosecutor and a judge who had resigned from office.

Arrest warrants were issued for two suspects. The names of the judicial members were reported to the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK). The chief prosecutor's office is investigating the allegation that some cases and investigations in Istanbul in 2022-2024 were sought to be steered in exchange for material gain.

8 arrested in bribery probe into judiciary, 5 judicial members suspended

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