Turkish Court Accuses Jailed Opposition Leader Of ‘political Espionage’ – The Cradle

October 28, 2025 TheMcgwire

Turkish Court Accuses Jailed Opposition Leader Of ‘political Espionage’

Turkiye’s opposition says Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been jailed to prevent him challenging President Erdogan in upcoming elections

A Turkish court has issued an arrest order for Istanbul mayor and opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu on suspicion of “political espionage.”

Imamoglu, a leading member of the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), is currently in jail awaiting trial on separate corruption charges.

Mass protests in support of Imamoglu erupted across the country when he was first jailed in March, prompting a police crackdown and arrests of opposition politicians and activists.

Anadolu Agency reported on 27 October that Turkish authorities are investigating Imamoglu for allegedly attempting to gain an advantage in the 2019 mayoral elections by accessing and analyzing voter data with the support of foreign intelligence services.

Imamoglu won the elections, defeating a candidate from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP).

🔗SOURCE ➡️ The Cradle

7/10 — Turkish Main Opposition Party Condemns Arrest Of Three Of Its Mayors

3/23 — New: Erdogan’s chair is shaking – — Anti-Erdogan protests in Turkey are escalating, and continue to spread after he arrested the Istanbul mayor.

3/23 — The Erdogan administration has detained at least 343 individuals during protests in multiple cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. Protests have occurred in at least 55 provinces across Turkey

3/21 — Thousands Flood Turkiye’s Streets Protesting Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor

3/20 — 🔴 TURKEY RIGHT NOW: Allegedly Erdogan’s regime arrested a presidential candidate from the opposition, causing upheaval across the country.