A former girlfriend’s startling allegations are roiling Turkish politics, alleging a scheme to divert funds from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.Rabia Karaca, the ex-partner of Murat Gülibrahimoğlu, claims that Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu‘s “A Team” orchestrated the misappropriation of public money for lavish parties and gambling, accusations that are surfacing as Istanbul-a city with a rich and complex history [[1]] and a current economic and cultural hub [[2]]-grapples with ongoing political scrutiny. Karaca says she possesses 48,000 images as evidence of the alleged wrongdoing, and her claims are quickly dominating headlines in Turkey.
Breaking News: Rabia Karaca, former girlfriend of Murat Gülibrahimoğlu, who traveled on a private jet allegedly used by a criminal organization linked to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, has revealed details of lavish spending on gambling and parties. Karaca claims the “A Team” planned to divert funds from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and detailed how those funds were spent.
Giriş Tarihi: 15.01.2026 06:33
Güncelleme Tarihi: 15.01.2026 06:36
A former girlfriend has come forward with explosive allegations against those connected to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, claiming a sophisticated scheme to misappropriate funds from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB). Rabia Karaca, ex-partner of Murat Gülibrahimoğlu – a figure who reportedly enjoyed private jet travel linked to the alleged criminal enterprise – alleges that İmamoğlu’s inner circle, dubbed the “A Team,” orchestrated a large-scale diversion of public money.
According to Karaca’s statement, the illicit funds were funneled into extravagant parties featuring gambling and other vices. She asserts that she has evidence to support her claims, stating that 48,000 images on her phone document the alleged wrongdoing and the “dirty relationships” she witnessed. The allegations are already generating significant buzz in Turkish media, as political scandals often capture public attention.
Karaca detailed how the “A Team” allegedly used their positions to siphon money from the İBB, and then spent the stolen funds on lavish entertainment. The unfolding situation promises to be a major story as investigations continue and further details emerge.