Turkish police detain 30 in anti-corruption operation in Istanbul July 10, 2015 - 13:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish police detained 30 people in an anti-corruption operation on Friday, July 10, in Istanbul, according to Hurriyet Daily News. Police from the Istanbul Finance Bureau conducted searches of 34 different addresses as part of a two-year investigation, security sources said. Thirty people, including state and local municipality workers, are accused of “organizing a crime syndicate for the purpose of generating financial profit.” Those arrested also face misconduct and bribery charges. State workers are accused of taking bribes in exchange for passing information to real-estate companies. Those detained will testify at the prosecutor’s office after police questionin Photo: The Nation   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
