Key Witness Testifies over Bribery Scheme in Istanbul Municipality Case

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Tensions rose during the 29th day of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) trial in Silivri. Simge Büyük, one of Adem Soytekin's lawyers, responded to the accusations against her client, claiming that Soytekin was verbally harassed and subjected to severe insults in a prison transport vehicle last week. İmamoğlu,

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Adem Soytekin, a confessed informant in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) case, stated after his meeting with municipal officials that the payments made for the mosque and containers were not bribes or extortion, but voluntary donations.

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During the April 28th session of the "Ekrem İmamoğlu Criminal Organization" trial in Silivri, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor İmamoğlu provided details about what happened to him and his friends after their arrest on March 19, 2025, and recorded the "torture" that is "still being carried out" in the court records. In yesterday's session, the defense of the confessing contractor, Adem Soytekin, was heard, and he was questioned by the pro…

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Dilek Kaya İmamoğlu: "The case presented as 'the corruption of the century' has turned into the injustice of the century."

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In the massive trial that shook Istanbul, remarkable moments unfolded! Adem Soytekin, a defendant who benefited from the "Ekrem İmamoğlu Organised Crime" leniency program, made striking statements in response to the judge's questions. When asked about the millions of dollars allegedly paid to Ali Kurt, Soytekin's words, "Bribery, Mr. President, bribery!" echoed through the courtroom, once again bringing the system at the heart of the allegations…