Breaking News... Rumors of him becoming a cooperating witness: Muhittin Böcek responds to allegations

Regarding Mayor Muhittin Böcek, who was arrested as part of the investigations conducted into the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, an allegation was put forward that he "applied to the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to benefit from effective remorse."

In reports featured in some media outlets this morning, it was claimed that Böcek wanted to benefit from effective remorse provisions during the investigation process.

Muhittin Böcek denied the allegations in question through a statement made by his lawyers.

The following statements were included in Böcek's declaration:

"Dear residents of Antalya, I found it appropriate to make this statement following the news I saw in some media outlets this morning. As mentioned in the reports, I have not made any application regarding the investigation conducted by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office."

"I HAVE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS"

In his statement, Böcek also touched upon his health condition, noting that his treatment process continues due to the ailments he is experiencing.

"I spent 108 days in intensive care during the Covid process. Currently, I am able to stay on my feet by using 15 medications a day. I have been referred to the hospital 4 times. I have serious problems with muscle and weight loss, diabetes, heart, blood pressure, prostate, and kidney values. My lung condition also continues. These baseless reports have saddened me."