# Istanbul municipality tender fraud investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-municipality-tender-fraud-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-19T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. An investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) began following allegations of tender fraud related to the 2021 procurement of electric and balanced scooters. Authorities reported that officials allegedly inflated prices for these items, resulting in an estimated public loss of at least 818,000 TL. Preliminary findings suggested that technical specifications were manipulated to limit competition to specific brands. The investigation expanded into a 195-page supplementary indictment involving Agac ve Peyzaj AS. Prosecutors have named 29 suspects and detailed 12 alleged criminal acts. The indictment claims that a criminal organization, described as the ‘İmamoğlu profit-oriented criminal organization,’ accepted bribes to ensure specific firms received contracts. It is alleged that suspects bypassed open tender processes through direct procurement methods to prevent transparent competition. The case has been forwarded to the Istanbul 33rd High Criminal Court. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Istanbul prosecutors issue indictment in Agac ve Peyzaj AS tender fraud case An Istanbul prosecutor has issued a 195-page indictment alleging bribery and tender fraud involving 29 suspects and Agac ve Peyzaj AS. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-prosecutors-issue-indictment-in-agac-ve-peyzaj-as-tender-fraud-case ### 2026-09-09: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality faces investigation over scooter tender fraud An investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality alleges tender fraud in a 2021 scooter procurement, resulting in an estimated 818,000 TL public loss due to inflated prices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-metropolitan-municipality-faces-investigation-over-scooter-tender-fraud --- Cite as: Istanbul municipality tender fraud investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-municipality-tender-fraud-investigation