According to the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, a sweeping new narcotics and prostitution investigation targeting public figures led to 21 arrests following coordinated operations across two separate probes.
Arrests and Judicial Actions in High-Profile Case
Following initial health checks at hospitals, authorities transferred the suspects to the Forensic Medicine Institution for mandatory procedures.
By evening, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office released a formal update at approximately 20:30 detailing the judicial status of the primary suspects. According to the Prosecutor’s Office statement, Sayat Zurnacı, Aytaç Kart, and Muhammet Kahyaoğlu were referred to the Duty Magistrate Criminal Court with a formal demand for arrest.
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Status of Detained Public Figures and Released Suspects
While three suspects face potential imprisonment pending trial, judicial control was requested for two additional well-known names.
Meanwhile, authorities released a substantial portion of the detained individuals after completing required procedures at the Forensic Medicine Institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the Bakırköy investigation?
According to the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, the probe was initiated after investigators uncovered evidence supporting reasonable suspicion regarding drug use, facilitation, and venue provisioning among public figures.
Who was referred for arrest?
Prosecutors requested the arrest of Sayat Zurnacı, Aytaç Kart, and Muhammet Kahyaoğlu, while seeking judicial control for Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş.
Which prominent names were released?
Among the 10 released individuals are actors and musicians including Aras Bulut İyinemli, Seyfullah Sağır (Sefo), Melis Sezen, and Melisa Şenolsun.