According to the state news agency Anadolu, arrest warrants were issued for Adigüzel and the others as part of an ongoing investigation. This incident adds to the growing number of 21 mayors from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) currently in custody. The CHP, which achieved a surprising victory in the municipal elections two years ago, claims to be a target of political repression by President Erdogan’s government, which denies any judicial interference. This report was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on April 22, 2026.