Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was jailed pending trial on corruption charges, which his supporters claim is an effort by President Erdogan to derail his presidential aspirations. Imamoglu has been a prominent rival in Turkish politics and had been poised to be named the opposition's presidential candidate. His arrest and allegations, including leading a criminal organization and supporting terrorism, could affect his political future. Additionally, his university diploma was voided, raising questions about his eligibility to run for president due to constitutional requirements.
The decision to jail Mr. Imamoglu, who has been elected mayor three times since 2019, raised the possibility that he would be removed from office.
Prosecutors also accused him of supporting terrorism through his political coordination with a pro-Kurdish group during local elections last year.
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