Mehmet Cemil Acar released from custody then detained on new charges

Mehmet Cemil Acar, the former department head of the State Airports Authority (DHMİ), was released from custody by the Ankara 89th Criminal Court of First Instance following allegations of bribery and corruption. During his hearing, which he attended via video link, Acar denied all charges, claiming the investigation was driven by certain bureaucrats and politicians. The court ordered his release under judicial control, including a ban on traveling abroad, and scheduled the next hearing for December 7.

Shortly after his release, Acar was taken back into custody by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding a separate investigation. This new probe involves allegations of laundering assets derived from crime. This follows previous searches in which authorities reportedly seized 26 kilograms of gold bullion, 1.32 million US dollars, and 121,000 euros from safes belonging to Acar.