The District President of the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA Party) in Kilimli, Zonguldak, Orhan Ergenç, has been arrested on charges of operating an illegal coal mine.
According to local newspapers in the region, the police first detained Ergenç. Following the court appearance, where he was issued a detention order, Ergenç was sent to Beycuma M Type Closed Prison.
Upon this, the DEVA Party Headquarters removed Ergenç from his position and appointed Tugay Delikanlı in his place.
JOURNALIST ÖZDEMİR IN ZONGULDAK WHERE AN AFGHAN WORKER WAS MURDERED IN ILLEGAL MINE:
'There are Afghan workers beaten with a coal shovel and sent back without being paid'
17 November 2023
Three arrested related to the murder of Afghan worker in illegally operated mine in Zonguldak
14 November 2023
(HA/PE)
