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Forty-six police officers among 105 detained in anti-corruption sweep

Forty-six police officers among 105 detained in anti-corruption sweep

In 67 different incidents between 2022 and 2023, 62 civilians were found to have given bribes, while 46 police officers were identified as recipients of bribes.

23 November 2023

Dozens detained in 'corruption' operation targeting customs directorate near Turkey-Iran border

Dozens detained in 'corruption' operation targeting customs directorate near Turkey-Iran border

While several police and customs officers have been detained, the law enforcement officials have seized a substantial amount of foreign currency, Turkish lira, and jewelry in the operations.

Türkiye has lowest score in 10 years in Corruption Perceptions Index

Türkiye has lowest score in 10 years in Corruption Perceptions Index

Transparency International 2022 index reports that the country has lost two points in a year. Türkiye is a decliner since 2013 and a significant decliner lately in the index.

1 February 2023

The power of black money

The power of black money

Mafia states, dubious relations, and net errors and omissions... Drugs seized at customs don't show that the fight against drugs is good in Turkey but the things are getting worse and worse.

19 April 2022 Bülent Danışoğlu

Writer Ergün Poyraz claims he was attacked for investigating irregular tender

Writer Ergün Poyraz claims he was attacked for investigating irregular tender

Ergün was put in intensive care after having a crack in his skull because of the attack.

CHP to reveal more corruption of the government, says Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP to reveal more corruption of the government, says Kılıçdaroğlu

Addressing President Erdoğan, the CHP leader has said, "We will have many surprises for you."

1 February 2022

Kılıçdaroğlu: There are still patriotic bureaucrats resisting Erdoğan

Kılıçdaroğlu: There are still patriotic bureaucrats resisting Erdoğan

The CHP leader has said that "patriotic bureaucrats" have sent him hundreds of documents about corruption involving Erdoğan and disclosed one of them.

27 January 2022

Corruption Perceptions Index 2021: Turkey ranks 96th among 180 countries

Corruption Perceptions Index 2021: Turkey ranks 96th among 180 countries

The country has dropped 43 places in the corruption index since 2013.

25 January 2022

Former minister’s ‘confession’ about corruption allegations won’t be investigated

Former minister’s ‘confession’ about corruption allegations won’t be investigated

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no ground for investigating the remarks of the then Minister of Environment and Urbanization Minister Erdoğan Bayraktar, who said, “Whatever is in my file is true.”

20 October 2021

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #12

Opposition worried Erdoğan may resort to violence; Erdoğan's supporters fear vengeance

The political violence debate • TÜGVA papers reveal “systematic favoritism” • Journalists discuss trust in the media • The government's apetite for armament • Turkey becomes a leading country in organized crime

19 October 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Mardin's former 'trustee mayor' under investigation for massive corruption

Mardin's former 'trustee mayor' under investigation for massive corruption

According to civil inspectors, the government-appointed municipal administration made payments for works that were never done and registered pre-existing buildings as newly constructed.

14 September 2021

Former Minister Bayraktar backs down from statement on 2013 corruption investigations

Former Minister Bayraktar backs down from statement on 2013 corruption investigations

On Sunday, the former minister said everything about him in the investigation was true.

Former minister confesses that allegations in 2013 'corruption' investigations were true

Former minister confesses that allegations in 2013 'corruption' investigations were true

Four ministers had to leave office after the investigations that marked the end of the years-long alliance between Erdoğan and Fetullah Gülen.

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

ECTHR CONVICTS TURKEY

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the broadcasting and publication ban imposed on the news regarding the Parliamentary investigation launched against four ministers for “corruption” violated freedom of expression.

5 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey least compliant country with GRECO recommendations against corruption

Turkey least compliant country with GRECO recommendations against corruption

The country didn't comply with 74.4 percent of the recommendations in 2019.

AKP's Nevşehir Mayor resigns from office and the party

AKP's Nevşehir Mayor resigns from office and the party

Amid allegations that he was summoned to the ruling AKP’s Central Office with a request for his resignation, Nevşehir Provincial Mayor Rasim Arı has resigned from office and the party, citing health problems as the reason for his resignation.

1 February 2021

Turkey ranks 86th in Corruption Perception Index 2020

Turkey ranks 86th in Corruption Perception Index 2020

The country's score in the index was nine less than in 2012.

29 January 2021

Ministry inspectors find corruption at disaster management agency

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Ministry inspectors find corruption at disaster management agency

Equipment bought for millions of lira could not be found in the agency's depots, according to an inspection report.

‘There is little to no enforcement in Turkey against companies bribing abroad’

OECD REPORT

‘There is little to no enforcement in Turkey against companies bribing abroad’

According to “Exporting Corruption” report, “Turkey’s legal framework and enforcement system contain several inadequacies and experts raise concerns about the independence of judiciary and its lack of expertise on anti-corruption issues.”

13 October 2020

‘Why do you cover up corruption of trustees,’ HDP’s Paylan asks Minister of Interior

‘Why do you cover up corruption of trustees,’ HDP’s Paylan asks Minister of Interior

HDP MP Paylan has addressed a Parliamentary question about the trustees appointed to HDP municipalities: “Is it possible that your silence in the face of trustees' plunder and unlawful acts is related to your ‘enemy politics’ against the HDP and the elected?”

Corruption in Mardin municipality after government takeover: 13 people remanded in custody

Corruption in Mardin municipality after government takeover: 13 people remanded in custody

The ousted mayor had said corruption in the municipality reached an "unprecedented level" after the Ministry of Interior replaced him with a trustee.

Corruption Allegations Against AKP in Three Municipalities That Switched to Opposition

Corruption Allegations Against AKP in Three Municipalities That Switched to Opposition

We have compiled the allegations of corruption in the municipalities that the AKP lost in the 2019 local elections.

2 September 2019 Ruken Tuncel

US Court Approves Warrant of Arrest For Former Minister of Economy Çağlayan

US Court Approves Warrant of Arrest For Former Minister of Economy Çağlayan

US court has approved warrant of arrest for Former Minister of Economy Çağlayan who was added as a new suspect in Reza Zarrab’s trial in the US.

11 September 2017

Former MP Çağlayan Becomes A Suspect in Reza Zarrab Lawsuit in US

Former MP Çağlayan Becomes A Suspect in Reza Zarrab Lawsuit in US

Former Minister of Economy Zafer Çağlayan has been added as a new suspect in Reza Zarrab’s trial in the US. Çağlayan is being charged with “receiving millions of dollars in bribe payments” among other crimes.

7 September 2017

Media in Last Three Months of 2015; You Name the Title

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT-2015 4TH QUARTER

Media in Last Three Months of 2015; You Name the Title

Between October-December, 2015, 31 journalists, eight distributors have been put in prison, 15 journalists and two media groups and organs attacked, three Syrian journalists killed, 213 media employees unemployed and action taken on 93 persons including 42 journalists due to defaming the President. ECtHR has sentenced Turkey to 17,000 euro.

13 January 2016 Erol Önderoğlu

Corruption Increasing But Not Affecting Voters Choice

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

Corruption Increasing But Not Affecting Voters Choice

According to the corruption research of Transparency International, while 67 percent of the participants think that the corruptions increased last year, 54 percent of them think it will continue to increase. Also, 28 percent of them mention that they bribed.

27 April 2015 Nilay Vardar

Turkey Ranks Lower in Corruption Perceptions Index

Turkey Ranks Lower in Corruption Perceptions Index

According to Transparency International’s 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index, Turkey fell 5 points and 11 ranks compared to 2013, remaining under 50 points.

3 December 2014 Elif Akgül

Journalist Sokrates Ciyoliyas Shot in Athens

JOURNALIST MURDER

Journalist Sokrates Ciyoliyas Shot in Athens

Ciyoliyas, one of Greece's leading freelance journalists, was renowned for his exposures of corrupt politicians and business people.

Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak Sentenced to Silence for Criticism

Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak Sentenced to Silence for Criticism

Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak received a prison sentence for describing Judge Osman Kaçmaz as "officious". Kacmaz intended to sue President Abdullah Gül in the context of the "Lost Billions" case. Ilıcak's sentence was converted to a five years' probation period.

2 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

EU Membership Does Not End Corruption

Around 50 NGO representatives and journalists from Croatia, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Kosovo met in Brussels for a workshop on corruption. Önderoğlu from bianet participated.

30 January 2009

European Support for Anti-Corruption Programme

With the support of the Council of Europe and the EU Commission, Turkey is launching a two-year anti-corruption programme.

6 February 2008 Erhan Üstündağ