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The investigation centers on 32 concerts held between 2021 and
2024, which allegedly resulted in 154.4 million Turkish lira
($3.7 million) of financial losses, according to reports by the
Interior Ministry, Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation
Board, and the Court of Accounts, the statement said.
Municipalities led by the opposition Republican People’s Party,
or CHP, have faced a series of corruption probes this year,
including the most high-profile one of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem
Imamoglu. Regarded as president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main
rival, Imamoglu was arrested and detained in March, triggering
widespread protests.
The CHP has rejected the allegations, describing the legal
actions as politically motivated efforts by President Recep
Tayyip Erdogan ’s government to undermine the opposition through
judicial means.
The government insists that Turkey’s judiciary operates
independently, and that the investigations are solely focused on
uncovering corruption.
The CHP achieved sweeping victories in last year’s local
elections, holding onto major cities like Istanbul and Ankara,
while also making significant advances in regions traditionally
dominated by Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party.
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