Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure, is facing increasing legal pressure as Turkish authorities seize his construction company and accuse him of forming a criminal organization. Imamoglu, who has been detained, is widely seen as a strong challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in upcoming elections. The moves against him, including stripping him of his degree, suggest an effort to sideline him from the ballot. Critics argue this is part of a broader crackdown on political opposition in Turkey. The developments raise concerns about the fairness of the electoral process and Erdogan’s grip on power.
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Turkey seizes detained Istanbul mayor's construction company
Turkey seized the construction company co-owned by detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office said.
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İstanbul mayor’s construction company seized amid investigation
The confiscation of the company concerns the latter investigation, where prosecutors accuse him of “forming a criminal organization for personal gain.”
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Arrested and stripped of degree: Twin moves to bar Istanbul mayor from ballot suggests Turkey’s Erdogan is really worried this time
Long-serving, autocratic-leaning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to extend his tenure beyond constitutionally set term limit.
