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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Questioned in Espionage Inquiry

10/27/2025

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Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's jailed mayor, was questioned on October 26, 2025 in a new espionage inquiry.
The inquiry links Imamoglu's campaign to a man arrested for alleged foreign intelligence activities.
Imamoglu has been held since March on corruption charges he denies.
Ozgur Ozel, chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), vowed to continue the struggle amid hundreds of supporters outside the courthouse.
The Turkish government says the judiciary operates independently.

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Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's jailed mayor, was questioned on October 26, 2025 in a new espionage inquiry.
The inquiry links Imamoglu's campaign to a man arrested for alleged foreign intelligence activities.
Imamoglu has been held since March on corruption charges he denies.
Ozgur Ozel, chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), vowed to continue the struggle amid hundreds of supporters outside the courthouse.
The Turkish government says the judiciary operates independently.