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Parliament acquits four ex-ministers on corruption, but vote stirs ruling AKP

Turkey's parliament has acquitted four ex-ministers who faced graft charges, thanks to the votes of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputies. Many other AKP deputies, on the other hand, have broken the party lines, infuriating the leadership while surprising most observers.

Turkish Parliament acquits ex-ministers on charges of corruption with ruling AKP votes

Turkey's parliament has acquitted three of four ex-ministers who faced graft charges with the votes of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputies. Many other AKP deputies, on the other hand, have broken the party lines, infuriating the leadership while surprising most observers.

Graft probe evidence is handwritten note signed by Reza Zarrab

A handwritten note signed by Iranian businessmen Reza Zarrab, in which he states that he has received the money for the luxury watch he bought for former Economy Minister Zafer Ça?layan, has been revealed as the evidence that cleared Ça?layan of wrongdoing in the eyes of a parliamentary corruption panel.

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