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Imamoglu's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests Against Corruption

5/20/2025

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Istanbul's corruption probe deepened following Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest in March 2025, with over 50 officials implicated in bribery and bid rigging. Imamoglu, a prominent opposition leader, decries the investigation as a political ploy, igniting fervent protests across Türkiye against alleged judicial misconduct. The city's pulse quickens as citizens rally for justice.

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Istanbul's corruption probe deepened following Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest in March 2025, with over 50 officials implicated in bribery and bid rigging. Imamoglu, a prominent opposition leader, decries the investigation as a political ploy, igniting fervent protests across Türkiye against alleged judicial misconduct. The city's pulse quickens as citizens rally for justice.