Akin Gurlek
Akin Gurlek is an Istanbul chief prosecutor who has been a central figure in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, facing accusations of intimidation by Imamoglu. Previously serving as a deputy justice minister under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gurlek is viewed by the opposition as an instrument of political repression, dubbed a 'mobile guillotine' targeting Erdogan's opponents in Istanbul. His involvement in these high-profile cases has sparked significant controversy and protests against the Turkish government.
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Kazakhstan:
Akin Gürlek is the chief prosecutor involved in the case against Ekrem İmamoğlu.
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Portugal:
Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor, is described by the opposition as a 'mobile guillotine' for political targets.
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United Kingdom:
Akin Gurlek has been accused by the opposition of acting as a 'mobile guillotine' for the president in targeting his opponents in Istanbul.
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