Number of Detentions Rises to 62 in Bakırköy Municipality Investigation

The number of people detained in the investigation launched against Bakırköy Municipality over tender irregularities and extortion allegations has risen to 62.

In the investigation conducted by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Bakırköy Municipality, allegations that public loss occurred due to irregularities in tender files and that money was unlawfully demanded from business owners are being investigated. Within the scope of the investigation, expert examinations were carried out for 42 tender files subject to the open negotiation procedure conducted by different directorates of the municipality between the years 2024 and 2026.

Within the framework of the ongoing investigation, while the total number of suspects for whom detention instructions were issued reached 76, the number of detained individuals became 62. It was stated that detention instructions were issued by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for 8 more suspects. On the other hand, it turned out that detained Bakırköy Municipal Council member Ali Rıza Akyüz was released, while Municipal Council member Erkan Gül, who has a detention order against him, was determined to be abroad.