14 Detained in Malatya Post-Quake Demolition Tender Probe
Former YİKOB directors among those jailed on bribery and bid-rigging charges linked to 2023-2024 demolition contracts.
KEY POINTS
- 14 of 26 suspects detained in Malatya demolition tender probe
- Former YİKOB directors S.D. and N.A. jailed for bribery
- Operation covered 7 provinces, 31 addresses on Oct 9
- Charges: bribery, bid-rigging, money laundering
- Suspects offered varying defenses including land sale and humanitarian claims
Malatya prosecutors ordered the detention of 14 suspects on October 13 following raids across seven provinces targeting irregularities in post-earthquake demolition tenders from March 2023 to January 2024. Police detained 26 people on October 9 in a coordinated operation led by the Organized Crime Unit.
Charges include bribery, bid-rigging, and laundering crime proceeds. Among those jailed are former YİKOB directors S.D. and N.A., along with contractors A.S., U.B., M.G., and A.O. Eight suspects were released under judicial control and three directly by prosecutors.
“I thought my husband sent it, so I used the 500,000 TL, I don't know the companies.”
S.D. claimed a 500,000 TL transfer to his wife came from a land sale to contractor H.K., while his wife said she believed the money was sent by her husband. N.A. cited earthquake victim hotel costs for expenses, and M.G. denied vehicle purchase allegations. The investigation continues.
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