Prosecutors launch sweeping probe into Istanbul’ Silivri municipality (opens original article in a new tab)

Turkish authorities detained Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu and 16 others as part of a corruption probe into municipal operations, citing irregularities in property sales and other procedures that caused significant public loss.

• Turkish prosecutors launched an investigation into Silivri municipality for alleged corruption and organized criminal activity.
• Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu and 16 others were detained over irregularities in municipal operations including property sales and personnel recruitment.
• The investigation includes charges like bribery, abuse of office, and asset laundering, with a public loss of TL 21.5 million.