Operation Against Illegal Mine Owners Who Paid Bribes to Learn About Raids: 16 Detained.
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In Zonguldak, 14 owners of illegal mines who allegedly learned about planned operations against them in advance by paying bribes, along with two forest rangers who allegedly sold them this information, were taken into custody. It was claimed that Hami Hamarat, a forest ranger who allegedly organized the bribery scheme, committed suicide in recent months after being unable to withstand the pressure when an investigation was launched against him.
Sixteen people were arrested in Zonguldak for allegedly providing information and maintaining contact with illegal coal mines before inspections and raids were carried out. Among those detained were public officials. Four of the suspects were arrested, while eight were released under judicial supervision.
Of the 16 suspects detained in Zonguldak on allegations of giving and receiving bribes by leaking information before raids on illegal mines, 4 were arrested. 8 suspects were released under judicial supervision, and 4 were released after giving statements to the prosecutor's office.
In Zonguldak, 16 suspects were detained in two separate operations related to allegations that inspections and demolition operations against illegal mines were prevented or delayed through prior notification, thereby generating financial gain. Four of the suspects, including public officials, were arrested.
Of the 16 suspects detained in Zonguldak on allegations of irregularities related to unlicensed coal mines, 4 have been arrested.
Sixteen suspects have been referred to court in Zonguldak as part of an investigation into allegations of bribery during inspections of unlicensed coal mines. Among the suspects are mine demolition officers working for the Turkish Coal Enterprises (TTK) and two forest rangers.
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