Assets allegedly obtained through bribery frozen in Buca

In an ongoing bribery investigation targeting the Buca Municipality in İzmir, authorities have imposed restrictions on assets allegedly obtained through illicit gains. The probe has already led to the arrest of 42 individuals, including current Mayor Görkem Duman and former Mayor Erhan Kılıç.

Following these arrests, Görkem Duman was suspended from his duties. The İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is coordinating the investigation, which focuses on the alleged illegal acquisition of wealth.

As part of the investigation, all assets suspected of being funded by bribery proceeds have been placed under a precautionary measure. These assets are now subject to restrictions preventing their transfer to any third parties.

The assets under scrutiny include real estate properties that were reportedly transferred to technical personnel and funds allegedly used to finance certain construction projects. The prosecutor's office has also reportedly objected to the release of 12 individuals who were initially granted conditional freedom.