# Legal investigations into Melih Gökçek

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-investigations-into-melih-gkek
> Updated: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings involving former Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek and his associates have intensified. Initially, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality filed a criminal complaint alleging that Gökçek and his family operated as a ‘criminal organization’ that misused public resources, assets, and real estate, including the use of a television channel and sports clubs to facilitate their activities.

Subsequent developments show that Gökçek has been summoned to testify as a suspect in an investigation regarding the alleged transfer of unregistered funds to a German company, ‘HAMAG’, reportedly owned by him and his family. While journalist Murat Ağırel claims the company’s assets grew from 30,000 euros to millions, Gökçek has denied the allegations, asserting his assets are transparently recorded and filing a defamation complaint against Ağırel.

## Claims

- Keçiören Municipality initiated a voluntary drug testing program for its staff to improve service standards and occupational safety. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Initial drug screenings returned positive results for 171 employees. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan stated that the drug testing program was based on the principle of voluntary participation. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Legal actions are being carried out under Article 191 of the Turkish Penal Code regarding drug use. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The prosecutor's office requested blood, hair, and urine samples from 129 municipal employees. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Keçiören Municipality drug testing leads to legal probe

Ankara's Keçiören Municipality drug testing program has led to legal proceedings against 129 employees after initial screenings returned positive results for 171 staff members.

41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melih-gkek-corruption-investigation-gains-ak-party-support

### 2026-08-31: Ankara and Sinop authorities face legal developments

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has filed a criminal complaint against former Mayor Melih Gökçek alleging organized crime, while a judicial probe is underway in Sinop following a dispute involving a district's

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erfelek-district-governor-and-protection-officer-under-investigation

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