05.04.2026 14:50
Ilkan Saydan, one of the highest-earning e-sports players in the world, was caught after participating in a program on social media while being a fugitive from prison. Saydan, who had 21 arrest warrants for various crimes and a confirmed prison sentence of 7 years and 4 months, was captured in Tuzla and sent back to prison.
The escape of former e-sports player İlkan Saydan, who had numerous criminal records in Istanbul and went missing after escaping from prison, was concluded in Tuzla. Saydan, who had been wanted for months and had records for 21 separate crimes, made headlines with his remarkable moves during the escape process and the striking details in his case.
Teams detained the suspect, who has a confirmed prison sentence of 7 years and 4 months and escaped from prison on July 4, 2025. An examination at the police revealed that Saydan had 21 separate search records through UYAP.
GAVE HIMSELF AWAY IN A TALK SHOW
It was claimed that the suspect threatened his ex-girlfriend during his time on the run. It also emerged that he participated in a program broadcast on social media during this period and had previously gained attention by appearing on a television program. After his procedures at the police, Saydan was transferred to Tuzla Şifa Şehit Fadıl Şişman Police Center and later sent to prison.
FROM THE E-SPORTS WORLD TO THE CRIMINAL FILE
Ilkan Saydan, who is said to be among the highest-earning e-sports players in the world, was in the news in 2024 due to allegations of violence against his girlfriend. After Saydan's complaint, his girlfriend also filed a complaint against him, and during this process, Saydan was imprisoned. After spending about 1.5 years in prison, Saydan escaped on July 4, 2025.
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