A Turkish prosecutor has formally requested a prison sentence of over 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul. The prosecutor argued that Imamoglu’s leadership of a vast corruption network represents a significant financial loss for the state, estimated to be billions of lira. Imamoglu’s party has refuted the new indictment as politically motivated, asserting his innocence. The prosecutor’s demand follows previous accusations of widespread corruption involving Imamoglu and his associates. The legal proceedings continue, and the court is expected to consider the evidence presented.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
