Mayor Şeniz Doğan, who was arrested in the investigation into zoning irregularities conducted at the Merkezefendi Municipality in Denizli, made a statement on her social media account following the decision.
Of the 17 suspects referred to the courthouse as part of the investigation, 5 were arrested, while 12 were released under judicial control. Previously, 10 people detained as part of the operation had also been released under judicial control.
Following hours of testimony, Doğan, for whom an arrest warrant was issued, was sent off to prison with applause.

Doğan used the following expressions in her social media post:
“My dear fellow citizens, I love both Merkezefendi and all of you very much. I sincerely believe that the difficult days we are going through will pass. Until the many beautiful days we will see together arrive, my son Reşat Çınar is entrusted to you. Stay healthy.”
My dear fellow citizens, I love both Merkezefendi and all of you very much. I sincerely believe that the difficult days we are going through will pass. Until the many beautiful days we will see together arrive, my son Reşat Çınar is entrusted to you. Stay healthy. https://t.co/VI2STmHBSE
— Şeniz Doğan (@SenizDogan20) October 31, 2026
News Source: 12punto