Turkish authorities have criticized opposition calls for an economic boycott

The Turkish government has condemned opposition calls for a massive commercial boycott following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This was reported on April 2 by the Reuters news agency, referring to the country's Trade Minister Omer Bolat.

"They are engaged in an attempt to sabotage the economy and promote elements of unfair trade and competition," he is quoted as saying in the publication.

According to Reuters, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said the calls threaten social harmony and economic stability and are "doomed to failure."

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On April 1, the Turkish prosecutor's office launched an investigation after calls for an economic boycott over Imamoglu's arrest. Earlier, the Turkish opposition called for a boycott of goods and services from companies allegedly linked to the current government.

Law enforcement agencies issued a warrant for Imamoglu's detention on March 19. An anti-corruption operation has been launched against the Istanbul administration. The mayor of the city was arrested on March 23. After that, the country's Interior Ministry reported that Imamoglu had been temporarily suspended from his duties.

Later, mass protests began in Turkey in connection with the detention of the mayor.