Bolu Municipality faces 'ghost vehicle' probe: 22 detention orders issued
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Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched simultaneous operations across seven provinces targeting Bolu Municipality over alleged 'ghost vehicle' fraud. Detention orders were issued for 22 suspects, excluding detained Mayor Tanju Özcan. The investigation found 34,288,376 lira in excess payments to a contractor for garbage trucks shown as working on days they did not operate.
Key Facts
- Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued detention orders for 22 suspects in the 'ghost vehicle' investigation into Bolu Municipality.
- The investigation found 34,288,376 Turkish lira in excess and unwarranted payments to a contractor for garbage trucks shown as operating on days they did not work.
- Mayor Tanju Özcan, already detained, is among 23 suspects facing legal action, along with municipal managers, staff, and company officials.
- Simultaneous operations were launched across seven provinces, with gendarmerie teams searching the Bolu Municipality building.
The Investigation
Bolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation into Bolu Municipality over alleged misuse of garbage collection vehicles. Investigators determined that some garbage trucks were recorded as operating on days they did not work, resulting in 34,288,376 lira in excess payments to the contractor. The probe has so far identified 23 suspects, including Mayor Tanju Özcan, municipal managers, personnel, and company officials. Özcan is currently detained, and detention orders were issued for the remaining 22 suspects.
The Operation
Gendarmerie teams launched simultaneous operations across seven provinces, with Bolu as the center. Searches were conducted at the Bolu Municipality building as part of the operation. The investigation remains ongoing, according to the prosecutor's office.
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