25.12.2025 08:40
As part of a drug investigation, Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran, who was taken into custody last night on the grounds of additional evidence, is expected to be brought to the courthouse around 09:00 today. Heavy security measures have been implemented in front of Çağlayan Courthouse since the morning hours.
The investigation into drug-related activities involving celebrities initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is ongoing. Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran, whose hair sample tested positive for cocaine in the tests conducted as part of the investigation, has been taken into custody. The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that Saran was detained on charges of "procurement of narcotic substances, facilitating drug use, and drug use."
In a statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated, "According to the additional evidence obtained in the ongoing investigation against the suspect Steven Sadettin Saran, he has been taken into custody by the teams of the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command for the charges of procurement of narcotic substances, facilitating drug use, and drug use."
First image of Sadettin Saran after his detention HE WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE Sadettin Saran, who was taken into custody, was brought to the hospital by gendarmerie teams for a health check last night. Saran, who spent the night at the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command, will be brought to Çağlayan at 9 AM.
WATER CANNONS AND POLICE AT ÇAĞLAYAN COURTHOUSE In the early hours of the morning, there is a significant movement in front of the Çağlayan Courthouse. Many water cannons have been brought to the courthouse, while police with shields have taken security measures in front of the courthouse. Police teams were also seen inside the courthouse.
FENERBAHÇE MANAGEMENT MET IN EXTRAORDINARY SESSION The board of directors of Fenerbahçe Sports Club has decided to hold an extraordinary meeting. It has been learned that no decision will be made regarding the Fenerbahçe management during the meeting, but only a process evaluation and discussions on what steps to take in response to developments will take place.
FANS GATHERED IN FRONT OF THE STADIUM In support of Fenerbahçe Sports Club President Sadettin Saran, who was taken into custody, yellow-blue fans gathered in front of the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex. In the area where security forces took intense security measures, fans chanted for Saran.
After Saran's detention, Fenerbahçe Sports Club executives came to the club's stadium to assess the situation.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM FENERBAHÇE Fenerbahçe Club announced that President Sadettin Saran has been taken into custody, stating, "We fully believe that our president will overcome this process with prudence and composure, just as he has done until now."
In the statement made by the yellow-blue club, it was noted that President Sadettin Saran was taken into custody by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command, and the following statements were made: "Our president, Mr. Sadettin Saran, has been taken into custody from the Fenerbahçe Presidency as part of the ongoing investigation by the Provincial Gendarmerie Command this evening. The investigation is still ongoing, and the process is being carried out within the framework of the principles of the rule of law, under the authority and responsibility of the relevant authorities. We fully believe that our president will overcome this process with prudence and composure, just as he has done until now. The works carried out in line with the interests of our club will continue uninterrupted; our president, Mr. Sadettin Saran, will continue to work decisively for our club, leaving these days behind. Our Divan Board President Şekip Mosturoğlu, our board members, our club lawyers, and the lawyers of our president, Mr. Sadettin Saran, are accompanying him in this process."
WHAT HAPPENED? As part of the drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Smuggling, Narcotics, and Economic Crimes Investigation Bureau, a probe was launched against Saran for the crimes of "procurement of narcotic substances" and "facilitating the use of narcotic substances," and an order was given for him to be prepared for questioning at the courthouse.
Saran, who was abroad, came to Istanbul and appeared at the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan on December 20 to give a statement to the public prosecutor conducting the investigation. After completing his interrogation at the prosecutor's office, Saran was referred to the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) for hair and blood samples to be taken. After his procedures were completed there, Saran was brought back to the Istanbul Courthouse.
Saran was referred to the peace criminal court with a request for judicial control in the form of a travel ban due to the charges of "procurement of narcotic substances," "drug use," and "facilitating drug use," and the court issued a decision for judicial control as requested.
In the report prepared by the ATK, it was determined that Saran's hair samples tested positive for drugs, while the results of blood, urine, and nail samples were negative.