As part of an investigation launched under the coordination of the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into Bayraklı Municipality and its subsidiary BAYBEL A.Ş. on charges of "establishing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes," "bribery," and "rigging bids," simultaneous operations were carried out last Tuesday in İzmir, Ankara, Elazığ, and Muğla as a result of joint work by the İzmir Provincial Police Department's Financial Crimes Bureau and Intelligence Bureau. Of the 48 suspects for whom detention warrants were issued, 47 were apprehended and taken into custody. During searches of the suspects' addresses, numerous digital materials were seized, and 1 unlicensed pistol was recovered.
43 suspects at the courthouse
Following their statements at the police station, 4 suspects were released, while 43 suspects were referred to the courthouse under heavy security measures. Among those referred to the courthouse were former Bayraklı Mayor Serdar Sandal, the period's BAYBEL A.Ş. Board Chairman Berk Ulusal, Bayraklı CHP District Chairman and municipal employee Doğu Cem Güneş, former BAYBEL A.Ş. Board Chairman and New Party Bayraklı Municipal Council Member M.C.S., İzmir Metropolitan Municipality branch managers A.A. and O.Ç.Ş., and Serdar Sandal’s son, Yağız Sandal.
Former mayor and his son sent to prison
Among the suspects brought before the judge, former Mayor Serdar Sandal, his son Yağız Sandal, the period's BAYBEL A.Ş. Board Chairman Berk Ulusal, as well as Doğu Cem Güneş, Aziz Pazarlıoğlu, Sinan Demirkaya, Ramazan Özgür, Veysel Vafi Darga, Hulusi Başaran, Şehriban Akı, Buket Ceylan, Osman Akseki, Gaffar Akkel, Halil Ulusal, and Murat Yılmaz were arrested and sent to prison.
Judicial control measures were applied to a total of 22 suspects, including E.Ö, M.F.E, N.S, N.D, S.A, S.G, E.P, G.F.K, and R.E.E., while 4 suspects were released by the criminal judgeship of peace.
Statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
In a statement regarding the process from the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was noted that proceedings were carried out against 47 suspects, stating: "15 suspects have been arrested, judicial control measures have been applied to 22 suspects, 4 suspects were released by the criminal judgeship of peace, and 6 suspects were released by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office following their procedures at the law enforcement units. The investigation is being conducted meticulously and in a multi-faceted manner."
News Source: 12punto
