Muhittin Böcek: İmamoğlu Demanded 15 Million Euros for Candidacy

Muhittin Böcek, the former mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality who is currently detained as part of a corruption investigation, made striking allegations in his additional statement to the prosecutor's office. Böcek claimed that before the 2024 local elections, Ekrem İmamoğlu demanded 15 million Euros from him for the candidacy process. He stated that 5 million Euros of this amount was sent via 'havala' method. Böcek's statement could potentially change the course of the investigation. According to the allegations, a financial agreement was reached during meetings with İmamoğlu in exchange for support for his candidacy. However, these claims have not yet been officially confirmed and are expected to become clearer in the later stages of the investigation. Regarding the matter, no official statement has yet been made from İmamoğlu's side. Böcek's lawyers stated that their client's statement will be evaluated in the legal process. This development has created significant debate in local politics and has resonated widely with the public. Experts note that such allegations need to be proven in the judicial process. Although details remain limited due to the confidentiality of the investigation, Böcek's statement may come to the fore with more details in the coming days. This is not investment advice.