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Imprisoned mayor of Istanbul is to be questioned over espionage charges

On October 26, 2025, Ekrem Imamoglu was brought to the Caglayan courthouse for questioning in a newly launched espionage investigation.
Investigators say the probe centers on alleged links between Imamoglu's political campaign and a man arrested in July accused of conducting intelligence activities on behalf of foreign states.
Supporting prosecutors also questioned Necati Ozkan, Imamoglu's former campaign manager, and Merdan Yanardag, journalist, while Imamoglu left Marmara Prison for the first time in seven months after pretrial detention since March.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the courthouse to show solidarity with Imamoglu, CHP Chairman Ozgur Ozel framed the response as a democratic struggle, while Erdogan's government insists the judiciary is independent and probes focus on corruption.
Critics say the moves fit a broader pattern after the Republican People's Party's gains in last year's local elections, and several CHP-run municipalities have faced waves of arrests throughout the year.

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Imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul Questioned on Espionage Charges

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was questioned today in the city's main courtroom as part of a newly launched investigation into possible espionage charges.

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Protest as judge quizzes Istanbul mayor in spy probe

Istanbul's jailed mayor appeared before a judge Sunday in a new investigation into alleged espionage as around a thousand supporters gathered outside the court to protest, an AFP correspondent said.

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Jailed Istanbul Mayor Hit By New Charge Of Espionage

Istanbul prosecutors have opened a new investigation into the city's jailed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of espionage, state news agency Anadolu said on Friday.

12 hours ago·New York, United States

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Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor to Be Questioned on Espionage Charges

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was brought to the city's main court on Sunday for questioning as part of a newly opened investigation into possible espionage charges.

13 hours ago·Vilnius, Lithuania

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The imprisoned presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoğlu of the opposition party CHP was acquitted in one of several trials. New accusations are now being presented. That makes for protest.

13 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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