In an investigation conducted by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 5 judges and prosecutors have been suspended following allegations that they interfered in cases heard in various courthouses in exchange for benefits.
It was stated that the investigation has extended to members of the judiciary who are alleged to have links to a criminal organization accused of interfering in files at various courthouses between 2022 and 2024. The decision to suspend them was reportedly taken by the Second Chamber of the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK).
In this context, suspension procedures were applied to Bakırköy Judge B.K., Istanbul Anatolian Public Prosecutor G.K., Saruhanlı Public Prosecutor B.G., Istanbul Regional Court of Justice Chamber President Ö.G., and Gaziosmanpaşa Judge Ç.U.
It was also reported that certain judicial proceedings involving Public Prosecutor Y.P., who recently retired, and judge I.E., who resigned from their post, have also been placed under review.
It was stated that the investigation may expand in line with testimonies taken and digital evidence obtained, and that other judges and public prosecutors may also be subject to investigations and inquiries to be conducted by the HSK.
News Source: 12punto
