13 people detained in the corruption investigation targeting Ataşehir Municipality, including Deputy Mayor Murat Güneş, were referred to the courthouse.
The investigation by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office was expanded after the April 20 arrests. According to the prosecutor's office, HTS and MASAK examinations alleged that some municipality employees received gift cards and foreign currency in exchange for bribes.
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Türkiye's Istanbul Governor's Office announced that deputy mayor elections to replace Eyüpsultan Mayor Mithat Bülent Özmen and Ataşehir Deputy Mayor Murat Güneş, who were arrested and suspended from duty, will be held on Oct. 10.
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The Turkish Interior Ministry has suspended five mayors and acting mayors under investigation and in detention as a temporary measure.
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