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Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, appeared in court facing espionage charges tied to his campaign, sparking protests and accusations of political persecution.
Istanbul’s imprisoned mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, appeared in court on October 26, 2025, for the first time in seven months, facing questioning in a new espionage investigation.
The probe centers on alleged links between his campaign and a man arrested in July on suspicion of foreign intelligence activities.
His former campaign manager and a journalist were also questioned.
Hundreds of supporters protested outside the courthouse, viewing the actions as politically motivated.
Imamoglu, detained since March on corruption charges he denies, remains a key opposition figure.
The Turkish government maintains its judiciary is independent and that investigations are corruption-focused, but critics see the move as part of a broader crackdown on opposition leaders following the Republican People’s Party’s electoral gains.
El alcalde de Estambul, Ekrem Imamoglu, compareció ante el tribunal por cargos de espionaje relacionados con su campaña, lo que provocó protestas y acusaciones de persecución política.