Corruption operation in Yalova Courthouse: 2 arrests

Yalova Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into allegations of corruption in some purchases and payment transactions made at the Yalova Courthouse between 2023 and 2026.

Within the scope of the investigation, allegations that some products and materials were not delivered to the courthouse, but were treated as if they were delivered, and that payments were made from the public budget through the related invoices were examined. Within the scope of the investigation, the information and statements of some personnel working in the courthouse were consulted.

Following the inspections, Administrative Affairs Manager E.A. and staff member F.B. were detained and referred to the judicial authorities on 25 September. The suspects were arrested on the same day by the court on charges of 'embezzlement, aggravated fraud and forgery of official documents'.

Arrested E.A. It was learned that F.B. and F.B. were assigned to Istanbul before the investigation process. It was stated that within the scope of the investigation, the investigation is continuing to determine whether public damage occurred in the purchase and payment transactions in question and the amount of damage, if any.

It was reported that within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Yalova Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was investigated whether there were other people in the file and whether new evidence was discovered.