Seven People Referred to Prosecutors in Istanbul Municipality Scandal

Press reports indicate that seven individuals have been referred to the public prosecutor's office in Istanbul in an investigation concerning Istanbul Municipality Trees and Landscaping Company.

The move came following a probe lasting several weeks into the company, which operates under Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and oversees gardening projects and green space maintenance across the city.

Reports pointed to suspected administrative and financial corruption in the company's operations, without disclosing precise details about the specific charges against those referred to prosecutors.

The case represents part of Turkish authorities' efforts to combat corruption in municipal institutions.