The Turkish television channel CNN Turk reported today that the police in Turkey arrested the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, on charges of leading a criminal organization, corruption, manipulation of trade, and supporting a terrorist organization.
Official representatives of the police confirmed the details of the arrest of the mayor. In connection with the criminal case against him, interrogations and subsequent measures are being conducted.
Ekrem İmamoğlu was elected mayor of Istanbul in the elections in 2019. After the news of his arrest, his representatives have not yet made a statement.
