VOL. XLIV

No. 24

11-June-2001

TURKEY

Trial Of Energy Officials Begins

The trial of 10 men accused of corruption as a result of Turkeys Operation White Energy investigation began on 5 June in the State Security Court in Ankara. Eight former energy officials and two businessmen face prison sentences of up to two years if found guilty of corrupt practices. In April Turkeys Chief Prosecutor indicted 15 men on charges of corruption, organizing a criminal gang, taking and accepting bribes and abuse of...