Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the recent arrests and illegality. He referred to the arrest of Bayrampaşa Mayor Hasan Mutlu as a "complete Escobar system."

Imamoğlu stated that this system threatens mayors and council members with imprisonment, death, and slander. He emphasized that "the people of Bayrampaşa will never forget this evil."

Imamoğlu highlighted that the Escobar system reveals who established the web of illegality. He expressed that the end of this system is near.

He also stated, "This is a torture report," condemning the systematic torture of prisoners, especially women.

Imamoğlu emphasized that Turkey is at a significant crossroads and that unity is needed to overcome this situation. He stated, "We will either become poorer or richer."