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Three Mayors Detained in Southern Turkey Amid Ongoing Government Investigation

On July 5, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested three mayors from southern cities Adana, Adiyaman, and Antalya during early morning raids.
These arrests came as part of a probe led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into accusations of organized crime, bribery, and bid-rigging involving CHP officials.
The legal actions continue a broader crackdown on opposition CHP municipalities that began after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was jailed on corruption charges four months earlier.
CHP Deputy Chairman Burhanettin Bulut criticized the arrests, stating that those exploiting the legal system to settle political scores prioritize maintaining their own authority over upholding justice.
The arrests signal increasing pressure on Turkey's main opposition ahead of national elections scheduled for 2028 and highlight growing political tensions in former strongholds.

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3 Turkish mayors arrested, accused of corruption

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Turkey detains mayors of opposition-run Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman

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