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Istanbul opposition faces widening corruption crackdown by authorities

On Saturday, Turkish prosecutors widened their probe into the opposition-run Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, detaining 30 people over claims of corruption. Detainees include a former member of parliament from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and three district mayors, all of whose districts are run by the CHP in the city of Istanbul.

Istanbul opposition faces widening corruption crackdown by authorities
By Oskar Malec | Last Updated: 2 Jun 2025

The recent arrests are part of four active corruption probes involving the Istanbul municipality. This is the fifth wave of detentions since March 19, when Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on allegations of corruption.


Political Crisis Further Escalates
Imamoglu, an opposition heavyweight whose star has risen as he emerged as the most credible challenger in two decades to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, has found himself in the eye of growing political storm. His arrest led to nationwide protests, seizures of plants and huge banners announcing his innocence, and focused on the state of democracy in Turkey.


Opposition supporters say Imamoglu and other CHP members arrests are politically motivated, designed to crush the opposition, to silence dissent against the ruling status quo and to weaken the opposition ahead of potential future elections.

 

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