Prosecutor who signed the indictment leading to Muhittin Böcek's arrest attends municipality's iftar: Statement from CHP

A notable attendance occurred at the iftar program organized by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality on March 11. The participation of Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor Mehmet Akif Katırcı, who signed the indictment that led to the arrest of Mayor Muhittin Böcek, has become a topic of discussion.

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Prosecutor who signed the indictment leading to Muhittin Böcek's arrest attends municipality's iftar: Statement from CHP

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality's iftar program held on March 11 was also attended by Antalya Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor Mehmet Akif Katırcı, who signed the indictment that led to the arrest of Mayor Muhittin Böcek.

According to the report by Bülent Ecevit from Cumhuriyet, it was noted that Katırcı was among the guests at the iftar program hosted by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality.

At the program, it was observed that Katırcı was seated at the table where Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Secretary General Cansel Çevikkol Tuncer was also present, separate from the table of Deputy Mayor Büşra Özdemir.

STATEMENT FROM CHP: HIS ATTENDANCE SURPRISED US TOO

A statement regarding the matter was also issued by the CHP Antalya Provincial Organization. The statement included the following remarks: “Our municipality sent out institutional invitations in accordance with the protocol order. The attendance of the prosecutor surprised us as well. Our municipality showed the necessary hospitality to the guest.”

It was learned that the first hearing of the case filed against Muhittin Böcek will be held tomorrow.

News Source: 12punto