Major Security Operation Against Istanbul and Üsküdar Municipalities

Turkish authorities launched a sweeping security operation targeting Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Üsküdar Municipality, resulting in the arrest of 19 people as part of investigations into suspected corruption in municipal bidding and tender procedures.

Sources indicated that the operation targeted officials and personnel suspected of involvement in manipulation of contract award processes and agreements overseen by the two municipalities, in what is considered one of the most significant investigations into major municipal institutions in Istanbul.

This operation comes within the context of broader oversight efforts undertaken by Turkish authorities to investigate administrative and financial practices within major municipalities, amid growing public concern about transparency in local public fund management.

The competent authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the identities of those detained or the nature of the contracts under investigation, while legal procedures continue pending further information.