New charges have been filed against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

İmamoğlu is accused of insulting a public official. The indictment claims he insulted two prosecutors. İmamoğlu denies the charges, stating he was criticizing on behalf of the public.

İmamoğlu has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations previously. This situation poses risks of political bans and prison sentences.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office found that İmamoğlu made insulting statements during his testimony. He will appear before the judge on June 12.