The Mayor of Istanbul's Atasehir district, Onursal Adiguzel, has been arrested as part of a large-scale investigation into corruption and organized crime in Türkiye.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing Haber Global, that Adiguzel was detained on April 18 along with his deputies and 20 other individuals. The suspects face a range of serious allegations, including bribery, establishing and leading an organized criminal group, and rigging the results of public tenders. The Istanbul Police Department's Financial Crimes Division conducted the investigation, which identified criminal elements in the activities of the accused, leading a court to order their pretrial detention.
Adiguzel is a prominent political figure who previously served three terms as a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) before assuming his role as mayor following the 2024 local elections. This high-profile case reflects ongoing efforts by Turkish law enforcement to address financial irregularities and ensure transparency within municipal administrations. Such legal proceedings are closely monitored in the region, as they often involve significant implications for local governance and political accountability.
