At the same time, arrest warrants have been issued for 106 other people, including city officials, media executives, and even an artist.
In a tense development, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested and declared the "leader of a criminal group."
In a message released from the detention center, he wrote: "Our nation will respond to the lies, conspiracies and those who steal the will of the people."
At the same time, arrest warrants have been issued for 106 other people, including city officials, media executives, and even an artist.
The Istanbul Municipality issued a statement expressing hope for the return of justice and emphasizing the continuation of services to citizens.
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