Perception Operation
Read claims and official responses in the same clear, compelling flow. Dates, process steps, and official statements are presented comprehensively on a single page.
Comparison of alleged claims with facts revealed by official documents
"The allegation that as of March 2019, the Municipality condoned the destruction of property and materials owned by Ankapark under ABB's responsibility by failing to take necessary precautions, and that repeated thefts occurred in the park, thereby committing misconduct in office"
Mansur Yavaş was elected Mayor of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality in the Local Elections on March 31, 2019.
However, Ankapark was only handed over to Ankara Metropolitan Municipality on July 18, 2022.
Recorded theft incidents at Ankapark:
18.07.2022 – 31.12.2022 →
4 cases
In 2023 → 7 cases
In 2024 → 3 cases
ANFA Security promptly filed incident reports regarding theft attempts and documented all damages with photographs item by item.
The duration between the election date (March 2019) and Ankapark's handover date (July 2022).
During this period, Ankapark was not under the official responsibility of the municipality.
Here are the facts, step by step
The operation of Ankapark was awarded to Ankapark Turizm İşletmeleri Tic. A.Ş. on October 8, 2018. Under the contract between ABB and the operator, taking security measures and assigning private security personnel was placed under the operator's responsibility. Therefore, officially and legally, ABB could not assign private security personnel to Ankapark.
ABB sent official letters on April 1, June 4, and September 7, 2020 requesting security assignment to the storage area and prevention of unauthorized material exits to protect public assets.
Due to Ankapark Turizm İşletmeleri Tic. A.Ş. failing to fulfill its legal obligations, the contract was terminated.
To prevent public financial loss, ABB requested "private security authorization" from the Ankara Governorship on October 16, 2020 following Presidential Approval on October 14, 2020.
Despite being denied security permits, ABB assigned fixed personnel 24/7 at 6 entry-exit points to prevent public loss. Outer perimeter security was maintained through constant patrols around Ankapark.
Moreover, these measures were implemented at risk of legal and financial liability to prevent loss of public assets without formal permits.
Judicial decisions and official handover stages
Following the termination of the operator's contract, ABB initiated judicial proceedings.
The court ruled for the eviction of the operator company from Ankapark.
Official handover of Ankapark was completed to Ankara Metropolitan Municipality.
ABB re-applied for private security authorization. With the permit dated August 25, 2022, a total of 200 private security personnel (184 unarmed, 16 armed) were assigned.
Following these measures, attempted thefts were thwarted at the attempt stage. Consequently, no financial damage occurred after Ankapark was officially taken over.