Çukurova Mayor Emrah Kozay of Adana has been suspended from office by the Ministry of Interior following his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation.
In a statement from the Ministry, it was noted that Kozay was arrested as part of an investigation into allegations of irregularities in various transactions within the Çukurova Municipality and its subsidiary, Çukurova İmar İnşaat İnsan Kaynakları A.Ş.
According to the statement, the investigation is being conducted based on allegations that irregularities were committed in certain tenders, direct procurement, personnel employment, and progress payment processes within the municipality, that public resources were used unlawfully, and that these actions were carried out within an organizational structure formed for the purpose of committing crimes.
The Ministry of Interior reported that Kozay was suspended from office as a temporary measure in accordance with Article 127 of the Constitution and Article 47 of the Municipal Law No. 5393.
News Source: 12punto
