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Former Actor and Mayor Erdal Besikcioglu Detained in Ankara Investigation

Former Actor and Mayor Erdal Besikcioglu Detained in Ankara Investigation

Turkish police detained Erdal Besikcioglu, a former actor and current mayor of Etimesgut Municipality in western Ankara, on Thursday. He is being investigated for alleged irregularities and forgery in municipal tenders, parking lot leasing, and construction…

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