New charge against Ekrem Imamoglu: tender falsification

Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, was put on trial for a speech he delivered in 2019 and was sentenced to 2 years, 7 months and 15 days in prison. The Court also ruled that Article 53 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which includes the issue of “deprivation of the exercise of certain rights”, should also be applied to Imamoglu. The “Imamoğlu case” was a bombshell on Turkey’s agenda, and the court’s decision provoked a strong reaction from millions of citizens.

Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, faces another lawsuit! A new lawsuit was filed on charges of “rigging a tender” after the Ministry of Interior notified Imamoglu’s term as Mayor’s Office in Beylikdüzü in 2015! Let’s look at the details together…

Beylikduzu Municipality held a tender in 2015

One of the companies participating in the tender “Recruitment of personnel in cultural centers and procurement of services for cultural and art organizations”, held on December 29, 2015, filed an objection that the company that won the tender did not meet the requirements, but the objection was rejected municipal authorities.

The corresponding tender during Imamoglu’s tenure as mayor of Beylikduzu was transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the next period.

The ministry launched an investigation into the tender. The inspection carried out by the Civil Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was completed and the report was sent to the Buyukcekmece General Prosecutor’s Office. The Chief Prosecutor’s Office requested permission to investigate Ekrem Imamoglu, then mayor of Beylikdüzü, and named those responsible for the tender. Although the Ministry of the Interior gave permission for the investigation, the process was referred to the Council of State after objections. The State Council found permission to investigate on October 20, 2020…

The expert opinion requested by the prosecutor’s office during the investigation indicated that the company in question did not comply with the terms of the tender. After that, together with Imamoglu, 7 names were called to testify.

In a written statement made by Ekrem Imamoglu through his lawyer, it was indicated that Imamoglu did not participate in any stage of the tender process and did not give direction or directions. In a statement filed with the prosecutor’s office, “M.As Mayor, my client is not an “Expenses Officer” or “Tendering Officer” under the provisions of Municipal Law No. 5393, Public Financial Management and Control Law No. 5018, and Public Procurement Law No. 4734, and as a top manager, he has the authority to coordinate tender works and transactions. It is clear that criminal liability cannot be assigned to the client.were included.

After the completion of the investigation, an indictment was filed against 7 names, including Ekrem Imamoglu, on charges of “conducting a tender” and demanding a prison sentence of three to seven years.

In addition, the prosecutor’s office requested the application of article 53 of the Turkish Penal Code, entitled “Deprivation of the exercise of certain rights”, in relation to Imamoglu and 7 other names.

In the indictment of the prosecution,It was understood that the suspects had committed a crime by falsifying the tender they had thrown, acting in unanimous opinion and action.” expressions were used

In addition, it was alleged that Ekrem Imamoglu and the names accompanying him ensured the participation of people who did not have the qualifications or conditions to participate in the tender in favor of the tender company, but caused public harm. However, it was claimed that the municipality of Beylikdüzü inflicted a loss of 250,086.50 Turkish lira, taking into account that the goods offered did not meet the requirements specified in the specification.

The case against Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of rigging a tender will take place in June 2023.

Imamoglu and the names accompanying him will appear before the judge of the Buyukcekmece Criminal Court of First Instance on charges of rigging a tender.

Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of rigging a tender “Now 86 million know perfectly well where these atrocities are planned.used the phrase

Ekrem Imamoglu on his social media accountAbout 8 years ago, I learned that a new lawsuit had begun in connection with the tender held in the municipality of Beylikduzu. However, this case was checked by inspectors many years ago and sent to the State Council. The State Council completed its administrative review and saw no problems. I don’t even have a signature in the tender process. In addition, in the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the 1st Chamber of the State Council, no definition, accusation or assessment was made against me. Despite this, an attempt is made to create a forced crime. Those who want to know something about us have applied to the court.he made a statement.

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