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Police Raids on Istanbul Mayor's Family Spark Controversy

4/9/2025

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Police launched operations at the homes of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's wife, Dilek, and father, Hasan, as CHP leader Özgür Özel raised alarms over possible illegal activities. He warned of tactics reminiscent of FETÖ. During the raids, authorities uncovered $690, 10 euros, and several bullets, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the family.

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Police launched operations at the homes of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's wife, Dilek, and father, Hasan, as CHP leader Özgür Özel raised alarms over possible illegal activities. He warned of tactics reminiscent of FETÖ. During the raids, authorities uncovered $690, 10 euros, and several bullets, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the family.