Suspension decision for two CHP mayors
The Ministry of Interior has announced that Adalar Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat and Silifke Mayor Mustafa Turgut have been suspended from their duties.
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The following statement was made by the Ministry of Interior:
"Adalar Mayor Ali Ercan AKPOLAT, following his arrest under the decision of the Istanbul Anatolian 3rd Criminal Judgeship of Peace dated 23.06.2026 and numbered 2026/711, within the scope of an investigation conducted against him for the crimes of 'Establishing an Organization for the Purpose of Committing Crimes and Accepting Bribes'; and Silifke Mayor Mustafa TURGUT, following his arrest under the decision of the Silifke Chief Public Prosecutor's Office dated 22.06.2026 and numbered 2026/2236, within the scope of an investigation conducted against him for the crimes of 'Establishing an Organization for the Purpose of Committing Crimes and Accepting Bribes'; have been suspended from their duties by the Ministry of Interior as a temporary measure, in accordance with Article 127 of the Constitution and Article 47 of the Municipal Law No. 5393. Respectfully announced to the public."