A former TV actor turned mayor, Erdal Besikcioglu, is now facing arrest amid a sweeping corruption probe targeting municipal tenders, parking deals, and zoning permits. This isn’t an isolated case — over the past two years, dozens of opposition mayors and officials have been detained under similar charges, raising alarms about a targeted crackdown. With 52 suspects arrested across nine provinces, including deputy mayors, accusations range from embezzlement to running criminal organizations. As the political scene shifts — with the main opposition party CHP undergoing leadership changes and a new party emerging — the government insists courts remain independent, but the pattern of arrests leaves many questioning the real motives behind the legal actions. This latest development adds fuel to an already tense and evolving political and legal landscape.
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