Turkish authorities arrested Bora Balcıoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul’s Silivri district, along with nine others, following a corruption investigation into the municipality he leads. The arrests are part of a continuing series of probes targeting municipalities governed by the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the main opposition party. Prosecutors have simultaneously initiated or broadened investigations into CHP-controlled municipalities in both Istanbul and Antalya. The investigations center on allegations of corruption within these local governments. This latest arrest marks another instance of legal action against CHP officials following recent municipal elections. The ongoing investigations have raised concerns about political pressure on the opposition ahead of potential future elections. Further details regarding the specific charges against Balcıoğlu and the others remain under investigation.