Kaan Ketenci’s Referral Letter Implicates Corruption in Istanbul Municipality
A major investigation has been launched by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office involving Ekrem İmamoğlu, the President of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), and 99 other suspects who were dismissed from their positions. The investigation has targeted various crimes such as “being a member of a criminal organization”, “bribery”, “fraud”, “seizing personal data”, and “violating tender regulations”.
One of the suspects, Kaan Ketenci, who had been on the run, was apprehended in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and later sent to face the Magistrate Criminal Court in Istanbul. The investigation has revealed a hierarchical structure within the alleged criminal organization, with İmamoğlu and other top officials accused of giving orders for illegal activities.
The founder and manager of the organization, along with other members, are facing serious charges based on concrete evidence gathered from various sources including MASAK reports, witness statements, and tax inspections. The investigation has also implicated Murat Ongun as a key figure in the criminal organization, along with other individuals associated with the group.
The suspect, Ketenci, is believed to have obtained illicit gains through fraudulent contracts and other illegal activities orchestrated by the organization. The authorities have requested the arrest of Ketenci and other members of the organization on charges of being part of a criminal syndicate and engaging in bribery.
The arrest of Ketenci in the TRNC and his subsequent transfer to Istanbul showcases the determined efforts of law enforcement agencies to bring suspects to justice. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working tirelessly to uncover the full extent of the alleged criminal activities and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
