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Turkish Mayors Arrested in Major Corruption Scandal

7/5/2025

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Three mayors in Turkey—Zeydan Karalar of Adana, Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman, and Muhittin Böcek of Antalya—have been arrested in a sweeping corruption probe. Accusations of bribery and misconduct surrounding municipal contracts have surfaced, fueled by testimonies from suspects hoping for lighter sentences. The scandal has also led to further arrests of officials tied to these mayors.

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Story summary

Three mayors in Turkey—Zeydan Karalar of Adana, Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman, and Muhittin Böcek of Antalya—have been arrested in a sweeping corruption probe. Accusations of bribery and misconduct surrounding municipal contracts have surfaced, fueled by testimonies from suspects hoping for lighter sentences. The scandal has also led to further arrests of officials tied to these mayors.