İmamoğlu, who is viewed as the foremost rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 22-year tenure, was detained on March 23 in anticipation of a trial based on accusations of corruption.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/29/thousands-attend-chp-rally-in-istanbul-against-mayor-ekrem-imamoglus-arrest