Şile Municipality Faces Third Wave of Operations; 13 Detained

A third wave of operations targeting the Şile Municipality has resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals, with four others released under judicial control measures. The operation, launched Friday morning, stems from an investigation led by the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Authorities issued detention warrants for 18 people, conducting searches at 21 addresses in Istanbul and Izmir, leading to the apprehension of 17 individuals. According to the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the new operation was prompted by testimonies, some given under "effective remorse" provisions, and the acquisition of various documents.

Those detained were transferred to the Istanbul Anadolu Courthouse in Kartal. After their legal proceedings concluded late Thursday, a Penal Judgeship of Peace ordered the arrest of 13 individuals, while the remaining four were released under judicial control conditions.

This latest action follows two previous operations against the Şile Municipality. Mayor Özgür Kabadayı and four other municipal executives were initially arrested on July 14, 2025, as part of broader operations targeting municipalities affiliated with the Republican People's Party (CHP). A second wave of operations on December 23, 2025, led to the detention of 22 people, 15 of whom were subsequently arrested.