[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Sprinter Observer [@SprinterObserve](/creator/twitter/SprinterObserve) on x 778.4K followers Created: 2025-07-08 18:03:17 UTC İmamoğlu Faces Trial Over Alleged Diploma Forgery Amid Crackdown on Turkey’s Opposition Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and key opposition figure, is set to stand trial on September XX for allegedly forging his university degree. He has been detained since March on corruption charges and faces up to eight years and nine months in prison. İmamoğlu rejects the allegations, calling the degree annulment illegal. His arrest was part of a crackdown on over a hundred Republican People's Party (CHP) associates, sparking large protests in major Turkish cities. The CHP called the operation a “coup” against the opposition. Just before his arrest, Istanbul University invalidated his degree, affecting his 2028 presidential election chances. Arrests also targeted CHP mayors in other cities, drawing international concern. France expressed deep worry and urged respect for elected officials’ rights. Turkish authorities condemned outside interference and assured that judicial processes are fair. -AAE  XXXXX engagements  [Post Link](https://x.com/SprinterObserve/status/1942645679492382891)
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Created: 2025-07-08 18:03:17 UTC
İmamoğlu Faces Trial Over Alleged Diploma Forgery Amid Crackdown on Turkey’s Opposition
Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul’s mayor and key opposition figure, is set to stand trial on September XX for allegedly forging his university degree. He has been detained since March on corruption charges and faces up to eight years and nine months in prison. İmamoğlu rejects the allegations, calling the degree annulment illegal.
His arrest was part of a crackdown on over a hundred Republican People's Party (CHP) associates, sparking large protests in major Turkish cities. The CHP called the operation a “coup” against the opposition. Just before his arrest, Istanbul University invalidated his degree, affecting his 2028 presidential election chances.
Arrests also targeted CHP mayors in other cities, drawing international concern. France expressed deep worry and urged respect for elected officials’ rights. Turkish authorities condemned outside interference and assured that judicial processes are fair. -AAE
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