Criminal organization shock for Adana and Adıyaman Mayors: Detention decision made

A detention order was issued for 10 suspects, including the Mayor of Adana Metropolitan Municipality and the Mayor of Adıyaman , within the scope of the extensive investigation conducted against the Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization. According to the information received, the investigation file includes serious allegations such as rigging various tenders , taking bribes , preparing the ground for organization activities and irregular use of public resources .

Police and prosecutor sources reported that evidence was added to the investigation file that Aziz İhsan Aktaş , the alleged leader of the organization, had been using public power to influence local governments for a long time and that he had established financial relations with some mayors and high-level public officials during this period.

According to the statements in the file, the criminal organization coordinated with local government members in order to transfer some municipal projects and urban transformation tenders to certain companies. It was learned that detailed technical surveillance was carried out on many suspects during this process with accusations such as irregular payments , rigging tenders and obtaining benefits .

It was reported that following the detention decision regarding the Adana and Adıyaman Mayors , security forces began simultaneous operations. It was learned that statements will be taken from both mayors, but no official statement has yet been made as to whether or not the official detention order has been implemented.

While the incident had a great impact on the public, the possible relations of local governments with criminal organizations became a topic of discussion again. While no clear statement has yet been made by the opposition or the government regarding the development, an assessment is expected from politicians in the coming days due to public pressure.