Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Arrested
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Politics
March 19, 2025 12:14
istanbul - Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu remains defiant after arrest. Read about accusations and reactions. Allegations include terrorism support and fraud.
Accusations Against Ekrem Imamoglu
The 53-year-old Istanbul Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, of the CHP opposition party faces various serious accusations:
- Membership and leadership in a profit-oriented criminal organization
- Support for a terrorist group
- Fraud, bribery, and unlawful tenders
- Accusations related to Medya AS, a subsidiary of Istanbul municipality
- Imamoglu is accused of 19 different charges in total
Reactions to Arrest
Imamoglu's arrest sparked different reactions:
- Imamoglu vows not to surrender, calling the situation a 'great tyranny'
- CHP Chairman supports him, denouncing the arrest as a coup
- MHP leader urges respect for judicial decisions
Imamoglu's Political Journey
Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, won Istanbul's mayoral elections twice, causing a significant upset. The recent arrest is seen as a blow to democracy.