Arrest warrants have been issued for 106 suspects, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, as part of an investigation by the Turkish Public Prosecutor's Office, the Turkish Ministry of Justice announced.

It is noted that the Prosecutor General's Office is currently conducting two-pronged investigations. In particular, as part of the investigation conducted by the Terrorism Crimes Investigation Bureau, a precautionary measure in the form of detention has been applied against the Mayor of Istanbul and 7 other people.

These individuals are suspected of aiding a terrorist organization.

In addition, other investigations are being conducted by the Organized Crime Investigation Bureau. As part of this investigation, 100 suspects have also been arrested.

The Istanbul mayor and other suspects are alleged to have committed bribery, extortion, fraud, illegal theft of personal information from others, and other crimes as part of a criminal organization.

A total of 106 suspects were taken into custody as a precautionary measure in both investigations.

According to the statement of the Prosecutor General's Office, the investigation materials include relevant reports, tax expert opinions, information about deposits, witness statements, and other evidence. The investigation is being conducted thoroughly and meticulously in all aspects.

"It is worth noting that the Republic of Turkey is a state governed by the rule of law. Article 9 of our Constitution stipulates that the judiciary shall be exercised independently and impartially on behalf of the Turkish nation. Everyone is equal before the law, and no one is given priority. According to Article 138 of our Constitution, the courts are independent. No body, authority, administration or person shall issue orders or instructions to the courts and judges in the exercise of their jurisdiction.

According to Article 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the investigation stage is secret.

"This confidentiality is essential for the sound functioning of justice, the prevention of wrongdoing, the presumption of innocence, and the right not to tarnish anyone's reputation," the ministry statement said.

According to him, it is not correct to assess the investigation that has been initiated without knowing the content of the case.

"It is extremely dangerous and wrong to characterize investigations conducted by an impartial and independent court with terms such as bias and coup.

Also, actions aimed at misleading the public by taking to the streets to spread false information about the investigations are completely unacceptable.

Everyone should know that in a state governed by the rule of law, if a crime is committed, protection is not in the streets, but in the courts. If there is evidence that a crime has been committed, appropriate investigative actions are carried out by the competent judicial authorities. Accountability and protection before the court are the right and obligation of every person.

Dear friends, attributing the investigations and cases initiated by the court to our esteemed President is, to put it mildly, overstepping the bounds.

In our country, it is important to have a separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The judiciary does not take orders or instructions from anyone.

"Attacking the court, threatening judges, and insulting them are never acceptable in a democratic, rule of law state," the Ministry of Justice added in a statement.