Istanbul’s Üsküdar Mayor, Sinem Dedetaş, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged irregularities in building permits and occupancy processes. Alongside Dedetaş, her Chief of Staff Alihan Koçoğlu, architect Burçin Çevik, and contractor Bülent Orhan were also taken into custody by the court. The investigation centers on claims of misconduct within the municipality's building authorization procedures. Vice Mayor Ceyhun Ünlü and business associate Adem Altıntaş were released under judicial control conditions. The arrests signal a crackdown on potential corruption within the local government. Further details regarding the specific nature of the irregularities are yet to be released. This case is expected to draw scrutiny on urban development practices in Istanbul.