# Bursa municipality corruption investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bursa-municipality-corruption-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-25T00:06:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A corruption and zoning investigation in the Nilüfer district of Bursa has proceeded to its second hearing. The case involves 63 defendants, including former Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey and former Nilüfer Mayor Turgay Erdem. Prosecutors have requested prison sentences of up to 402 years for Bozbey and up to 946 years for Erdem, citing allegations of bribery, money laundering, and the establishment of a criminal organization.

While the court released six defendants under judicial control, the detention of 10 individuals, including Bozbey and Erdem, remains in effect. During the proceedings, İYİ Party Bursa Deputy Hasan Öztürk raised concerns regarding the replacement of the judicial panel and the prosecutor, questioning why the new judges had not witnessed previous testimonies. He also criticized the decision to conduct the trial behind closed doors, away from the press.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Legal developments in Ankara and Uşak municipal investigations

Ankara court sentences Bilal Bozgeyik to a fine for issuing bad checks, while released Uşak municipal employee Cihan Aras thanks supporters following a bribery investigation.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-developments-in-ankara-and-uak-municipal-investigations

### 2026-10-07: Bursa municipality corruption case: Bozbey remains in detention

In the Bursa municipality corruption case, the court ordered the continued detention of Mustafa Bozbey and Turgay Erdem, while six others were released. A judicial panel change has sparked political criticism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-municipality-corruption-case-bozbey-remains-in-detention

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