According to the investigation file reported by Yeni Şafak, firms awarded some Esenyurt Municipality tenders were allegedly asked for money averaging 20 percent of their progress payments.
In the investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, about $451,000, €32,000 and 2.6 million lira were found at the home of detained Deputy Mayor Yusuf Ulutaş. Gold jewelry, watches and three guns were also seized in the search.