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44 Arrested in Corruption Probe Targeting Opposition Mayors
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- Turkish authorities arrested 44 individuals, including Beyoglu Mayor Inan Güney, in a corruption investigation of opposition municipalities.
- This is the 16th opposition mayor detained in a year, contributing to over 500 related arrests.
- Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is imprisoned on corruption and terrorism charges, which he denies.
- Political tensions rise as CHP mayor Özlem Çerçioglu reportedly joined the ruling AKP under pressure.
