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Operation at Silivri Municipality... They were given health checks: Statement from Bora Balcıoğlu!
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Operation at Silivri Municipality... They were given health checks: Statement from Bora Balcıoğlu!

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • An investigation into corruption allegations has led to the detention of Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu and 17 others.
  • The suspects face charges including organizing a criminal group, bribery, and abuse of office.
  • Mayor Balcıoğlu maintains his innocence, stating he will appear in court with his "head held high."

An investigation into alleged corruption has resulted in the detention of Silivri Mayor Bora Balcıoğlu and 17 other individuals. The operation, conducted by the Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, targets accusations of "organizing and managing a criminal group, bribery, embezzlement, influence peddling, abuse of office, bid rigging, corrupting the performance of an obligation, causing construction pollution, and laundering assets derived from crime."

I am fine, my health and morale are good. Let no one worry; my head is held high.

— Bora BalcıoğluAddressing his well-being and innocence after being detained in a corruption investigation.

The suspects are accused of operating within an organized structure, with Mayor Balcıoğlu allegedly serving as the founder and leader. The detentions occurred during a coordinated operation on Friday, June 12. Those detained include Deputy Mayor Fatih Yavuz, CHP Silivri Municipal Council Member Aykut Batur, and various other municipal officials and individuals.

I will be at the Silivri Courthouse on Monday, June 15, at 08:30.

— Bora BalcıoğluConfirming his scheduled appearance in court.

Following their detention, the suspects were taken to Bayrampaşa State Hospital for health checks under strict security measures. They are expected to be transferred to the Silivri Courthouse after their medical examinations.

This process is not just about me; it is a matter of defending Silivri's will, conscience, and the beautiful future we have built together.

— Bora BalcıoğluFraming the legal proceedings as a defense of the community's values and future.

Before his transfer, Mayor Balcıoğlu issued a statement asserting his innocence and strong morale. "I am fine, my health and morale are good. Let no one worry; my head is held high," he said. He confirmed his appearance at the Silivri Courthouse on Monday, June 15, at 08:30. Balcıoğlu framed the situation as a matter of defending "Silivri's will, conscience, and the beautiful future we have built together," urging citizens to show solidarity and a stance befitting democracy outside the courthouse.

I invite all my fellow citizens to the front of the Silivri Courthouse with common sense, unity, and a stance befitting democracy.

— Bora BalcıoğluCalling for public support and a democratic demonstration of solidarity.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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