It was claimed that he made a profit of 100 million... Financial Services Manager in Biga Municipality was suspended from duty

Biga Mayor Alper Şen made a statement regarding the claim that Biga Municipality made a profit of 100 million Turkish Liras due to fund fraud.

Şen's full statement is as follows:

"I learned that the name of our Biga Municipality was mentioned in the allegations regarding the fund investigation that came to the fore in the media on October 7, 2026. As soon as I became aware of the issue, I gave the necessary instructions and quickly initiated the relevant procedures.

In this regard, an investigation and audit process has been initiated before our Financial Services Directorate regarding the issues that are the subject of allegations regarding transactions made without my knowledge.

The Financial Services Manager has been suspended from duty as a precautionary measure until the process is concluded.

Necessary actions will be taken meticulously in line with the findings resulting from the investigation. “I present it to the public.”

WHAT HAPPENED?

Journalist Murat Ağırel claimed in a Sözcü TV broadcast that Biga Municipality's name was mentioned in the fund scam and that the municipality deposited 100 million TL into the fund and then withdrew it.