Sinem Dedetaş, a figure connected to the Üsküdar Municipality investigation, has sent her first message while in police custody, according to Sözcü Gazetesi. The report, published on Thursday, did not disclose the content of the message.
Sözcü Gazetesi also reported that a social media post Dedetaş made before her detention sparked public outrage. The outlet did not specify the nature of the post.
The detention is part of a broader probe into alleged corruption at Üsküdar Municipality. According to Haber 7, new testimony in the case has emerged, with witnesses stating that bribery inquiries were directed to Dedetaş. The outlet reported that the investigation involves "dirty money" and that Dedetaş was the person others asked about bribes.
Columnist Fatih Altaylı, writing for Sözcü, commented on the case under the headline "Baba Ocağı" hikaye, suggesting the narrative of a family home is a fabrication. Altaylı did not provide further details in the summary.
The investigation has also drawn attention to other municipalities. soL Haber reported that the operations targeting Üsküdar and Etimesgut raise questions about the direction of the ruling AKP's anti-corruption efforts.
Authorities have not released an official statement on the message or the new testimony. The case continues to develop as more details emerge from the investigation.
