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Third Day of the Corruption Trial in Antalya: 'We Didn't Suspect Anything because He Was the Mayor's Son'

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On the third day of the trial involving 41 defendants, including Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek and his son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, a series of "million-dollar" confessions were made.
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The historic trial in Antalya, which has shaken politics, bureaucracy, and business circles with its bribery and corruption investigation, continued for a third day. The case, in which 41 defendants are being tried (5 of whom are in custody), has been dominated by allegations of millions of liras in cash transactions, dealings allegedly conducted through currency exchange offices, and striking defenses. The court announced its interim decision. …

·Türkiye
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In the trial against Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, held at the Antalya 6th High Criminal Court, it was revealed by the lawyer of Muhittin Böcek's son, Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, that he was blackmailed through his baby. In the trial, which involves 41 defendants, including Muhittin Böcek, who was removed from his post, the defenses of the detainees have been completed. The third hearing in the case, in which 41 defendants, including Muhittin Böc…

On the third day of the trial involving 41 defendants, including Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek and his son Mustafa Gökhan Böcek, a series of "million-dollar" confessions were made.

·Türkiye
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In the trial stemming from the investigation into Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, the confessing defendant Tuncay Kaya made a striking defense. In his statement to the court, Kaya claimed he made his defense under duress and asked for forgiveness from those he had accused.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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In the case against Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Tuncay Kaya, a defendant who confessed, claimed that he gave his statement under duress and asked for forgiveness from those he accused. The prosecutor, however, requested action against Kaya on the grounds of "false statement."

In the trial stemming from the investigation into Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Tuncay Kaya, a defendant who confessed to his involvement, made a striking defense. In his statement to the court, Kaya claimed he made his statement under duress and asked for forgiveness from those he accused. Kaya stated, "I did it out of fear." The prosecutor, however, requested action against him on the grounds of "false testimony."

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Halk TV broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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