Ataşehir Belediye Başkan Vekili Murat Güneş was among five people arrested in Istanbul on corruption charges. The arrests occurred on October 5, 2026.
Authorities detained Güneş and four others during a police operation. The suspects are accused of financial misconduct linked to local government projects. No specific details about the alleged crimes were provided.
This follows a recent wave of anti-corruption measures in Turkey. Officials have intensified investigations into public officials amid public pressure for greater transparency. The operation was part of a broader crackdown on graft in municipal administrations.
