Bribery Investigation in Ataşehir Municipality: 19 Suspects Arrested

As part of the bribery investigation into Ataşehir Municipality, 19 of the 20 suspects taken into custody have been arrested. In the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, action was taken against suspects including Mayor Onursal Adıgüzel.

The investigation was launched following reports alleging bribery in municipal tender, zoning, and occupancy permit processes. The suspects face charges of “bribery,” “establishing, leading, and being a member of a criminal organization,” and “bid rigging.” The 20 detained individuals were referred to the courthouse after procedures at the police station.

Scope and Process of the Investigation

Within the framework of the bribery investigation into Ataşehir Municipality conducted by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the suspects’ interrogations by the prosecutor have been completed. They were then referred to the criminal court of peace with a request for arrest.

The court ruled for the arrest of 19 individuals, including Mayor Onursal Adıgüzel. One suspect was released under judicial control conditions.

List of Arrested Individuals

It was reported that those arrested include municipal executives and staff. The individuals arrested as part of the bribery investigation into Ataşehir Municipality are listed as follows:

• Onursal Adıgüzel
• Oğuz Kaya
• Orhan Aydoğdu
• Birkan Birol Yıldız
• Mürteza Kutluk
• Alpay Arslan
• Aysun Gökçen
• Basri Onur Dedetaş
• Gülbin Ergünay
• Ezgi Nur Yılmaz
• Aslı Sevinç Afat
• Mehmet Yılmaz
• Çağlar Kaya
• Doğancan Topal
• Mesut Bayram
• Fatih Velioğlu
• Haydar Battal
• Murat Gerger
• Cengiz Gündoğan

Legal Process Continues

It was stated that the judicial process regarding the allegations in the investigation file is ongoing. Authorities announced that examinations related to the case are continuing and that new developments will be evaluated within the scope of the investigation.