Overview
- The roughly 3,500–4,000 page filing alleges İmamoğlu led a criminal organization involved in bribery, money laundering and procurement fraud.
- Prosecutors cite findings from the financial crimes unit MASAK, expert analyses and digital and video material in support of the case.
- The indictment names about 401–402 suspects and claims a ten‑year state loss of 160 billion lira, or about €3.61 billion.
- Reported sentencing demands vary between 2,352 and 2,430 years if all counts yield maximum penalties, according to state and local media.
- İmamoğlu has been in pretrial detention since March after his removal as Istanbul mayor, while the CHP denounces the case as politically driven and protests continue.