Imamoglu suspended from Istanbul mayor position

(Patria) - Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been suspended from duty after being arrested on corruption charges, the Turkish Ministry of Interior announced.

"According to Article 127 of the Turkish Constitution, paragraph 47 of the Municipalities Law, number 5393, Imamoglu has been temporarily suspended from duty," the Ministry's statement published on the 'X' network reads.

Imamoglu, who is considered a main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 presidential race, was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of being connected to an organization involved in corruption, bribery, and aiding terrorism.

More than 90 people are under investigation in this case, including several high-ranking officials of the Istanbul municipality, who have also been arrested.

Turkish television "Halk" reported that Imamoglu might file an appeal.