Six people, including Kuşadası Mayor Ömer Günel, were detained as part of an investigation into charges of “bribery” and “extortion.” The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that Günel, along with municipal officials and several businesspeople, were detained in simultaneous operations carried out in İzmir and Antalya. Some CHP politicians reacted to Günel’s detention and criticized the investigation.
March 13, 2026
BBC Turkish