Significant developments occurred in the corruption investigation in İzmir.

In the investigation against İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, a case was opened against 56 suspects, including 31 detained, for 'interfering with the execution of a contract'. The İzmir 17th Criminal Court decided to release the detained suspects under judicial control. However, it was learned that former IZBETON General Manager Heval Savaş Kaya would not be released.

Buca and Bayraklı Deputy Mayors Engin Güzel and Mehmet Mert Hanifi Yılmaz are expected to be released. These decisions are being closely monitored by the public.

The prosecution has appealed the release decisions. The İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office requested a review of the release decisions based on existing audit reports and expert opinions.

These developments could change the course of the corruption investigations in İzmir. The past practices of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and the outcomes of this investigation are generating widespread public interest.