Prosecution seeks continued detention of 7 defendants in organized crime case, release of 4 others requested.

The prosecutor declared their opinion at the 31st hearing of the Aziz İhsan Aktaş Organized Crime case.
Within the scope of the opinion, continued detention was sought for 7 out of 200 defendants, 11 of whom are in custody, while the release of 4 defendants was requested. The opinion was delivered regarding some of the defendants, including among them 6 municipal mayors who have been removed from office.
The court will deliver its decision on June 15.
2 independent sources corroborated this
In the Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization case, the prosecutor requested the continued detention of 7 defendants and the release of 4 defendants. The court will announce its decision on the detention status of the defendants on trial, including 6 municipal mayors, on 15 June.
The outcome of the case could affect the functioning of local administrations; the release or continued detention of jailed municipal mayors will have a direct impact on administrative vacuums or stability in cities. The decision is seen as carrying significant weight in the political environment ahead of the next election period.
2 independent sources corroborated this