The connections of dethroned mafia figure Ayhan Bora Kaplan continue to be exposed. This time it has been revealed that the head of the Ankara police directorate's organised crime unit personally trafficked at least 30 kilos of cocaine.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Judge Oktay Tabur, president of Izmir Court of First Instance, is suspended amid reports of firearms in his office and a lavish lifestyle. The scandal involves high-ranking officials, raising questions about ethical conduct. Allegations of wealth accumulation and involvement of HSK officials prompt political criticism and broader concerns about corruption in the Turkish judiciary.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
A rights group consists of lawyers making advocacy to ensure lawyers and human rights defenders perform their duty without fear of intimidation, reprisal and judicial harassment. The Arrested Lawyers Initiative is the member of the International Observatory for Lawyers.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
The Turkish judiciary, a cornerstone of justice and democracy, is facing a severe crisis of integrity and trust. Recent revelations about the actions of Adana Judge Gül Altınoğlu highlight deep-seated corruption, not only within the judiciary but also extending to police forces and senior civil servants. This case provides a disturbing glimpse into the extent| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Adana, Turkey - Shocking revelations have emerged from the Adana Courthouse, exposing a pattern of alleged judicial corruption involving Judge Gül A. The investigation began under dramatic circumstances when Gül A. reportedly threatened a man, identified only as Ş.L., to delete videos of their illicit affair, which had started in September 2019. This case has| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Revelations continue to emerge about the corrupt practices of former Ankara Chief Prosecutor Yüksel Kocaman. A newly surfaced document exposes the suspicious sale of a municipal residence to Kocaman. Further allegations link Kocaman to mobster Ayhan Bora Kaplan, suggesting the latter financed the interior design of Kocaman's villa.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders