MASAK Inspects Stray-Animal Associations; Action Sought Against 55

MASAK inspected 76 associations operating for stray animals. Action was sought against 55 of them on grounds of irregularities, bringing the majority of the associations covered by the inspections into an action process.

Criminal complaints were filed against 37 association managers as part of the inspections. The complaints concerned managers of associations under review. The available information did not name the managers or specify which authorities received the complaints.

A total amount of 4.3 million lira was also cited in connection with the presidents and managers of the 55 associations. The information available did not further explain the nature of that amount. The reported inspection findings therefore include action sought against 55 of the 76 associations over irregularities, criminal complaints against 37 managers, and the 4.3 million-lira figure concerning presidents and managers of the 55 associations.