Turkey’s judiciary faces mounting corruption claims as opposition voices decry a “trial marketplace.” Allegations of extortion, fabricated evidence, and political manipulation highlight deep systemic decay, with Istanbul’s opposition mayors targeted in what critics call lawfare serving President Erdoğan’s political agenda.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
The guardianship scandal at the Anatolian Courthouse in Istanbul revealed yet another instance of major judicial corruption. The systematic exploitation of vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly, suggests collusion among judges and lawyers. Investigations have highlighted systemic failures, inadequate oversight, and a disregard for early warning signs.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor faces mounting allegations of corruption and misuse of public resources, as opposition leader Özgür Özel accuses him of benefiting from state-funded luxuries while overseeing a sweeping crackdown on mayors from Turkey’s main opposition party, the CHP.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Former top prosecutor Kocaman is now accused of obstructing a murder investigation in favour of a wealthy businessman and his son, who allegedly spent a staggering 30 million Turkish Liras to get away with murder.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Turkey Human Rights Blog looks at the extent of corruption in the Turkish judiciary, where corrupt judges and prosecutors are getting richer while cracking down on government critics. The latest example is the Okan Bato case.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
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
A mobster who admitted to bribing chief prosecutor and police chiefs exposes deep rot in the Turkish judiciary.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
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