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Şile Municipality corruption trial continues in Istanbul
The trial involving 53 defendants, including former Şile Mayor Özgür Kabadayı, continued during its fifth hearing at the Istanbul Anadolu 27th High Criminal Court. Kabadayı faces charges including establishing a criminal organization, extortion, bribery, fraud, and forgery of official documents. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence ranging from 33 years and 3 months to 92 years for him.
Key points of the proceedings include investigations into the 35th Şile Cloth Festival's tender process, artist payments, and large-scale money transfers. Defendants have largely denied the allegations. One defendant, Burç Civan, testified that the festival organization was awarded to S. Müzik within three days due to time constraints, noting that no market research was conducted.
The investigation, conducted by the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, utilized HTS records and MASAK financial reports to uncover illegal activities. To date, 46 defendants have been heard. The court has adjourned the proceedings until November 2.
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Istanbul Anadolu 27th High Criminal Court · Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · S. Müzik · Özgür Kabadayı · Şile Municipality
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Özgür Kabadayı faces a potential prison sentence of 33 years 3 months to 92 years. www.turkgun.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 46 defendants have been heard in the trial so far. www.turkgun.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation includes charges of establishing a criminal organization, bribery, and tender fraud. www.turkgun.com · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trial involves 53 defendants in total. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival organization was awarded to the firm S. Müzik. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 35th Şile Cloth Festival tender process is under scrutiny. www.gazeteabc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The court adjourned the hearing until November 2. www.turkgun.com · www.sondakika.com