The Istanbul 1st High Criminal Court has ordered the release of former Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who was being held in connection with the investigation into the alleged 'Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization.'
Former Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer has been released from custody following a decision by the Istanbul 1st High Criminal Court. Özer was being detained as part of the ongoing investigation targeting the 'Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization
Ahmet Özer has experienced multiple detentions in recent months. He was initially arrested on October 30, 2024, as part of the separate "City Consensus" investigation.
Özer was released on bail in July 2024 following a hearing in the "City Consensus" case.
However, he was re-arrested shortly thereafter under the 'Aziz İhsan Aktaş' investigation, this time facing accusations of "bid rigging" (ihaleye fesat karıştırma)
The Istanbul 1st High Criminal Court's latest ruling grants Özer release from custody in the 'Aziz İhsan Aktaş' file.
The judicial process continues, and further details regarding the conditions of his release are expected to be announced