27.08.2026 19:50
Within the scope of the investigation conducted in Istanbul, the founder and manager of the Manifest group, Tolga Akış, was taken into custody. It was learned that an investigation was being carried out against Akış on charges of obscenity, drug use, and laundering assets derived from crime, while gold, cash, and a promissory note worth 10 million lira were seized during a search of his home.
An investigation has been initiated against Tolga Akış, the founder and manager of the music group known to the public as "Manifest," within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Bureau of Investigation into Smuggling, Narcotics, and Economic Crimes. Akış was taken into custody by police teams.
CHARGES ARE SERIOUS
It has been learned that an investigation is being conducted against Tolga Akış regarding the crimes of "obscenity," "drug use," and "laundering of assets derived from crime."
GOLD, CASH, AND A PROMISSORY NOTE WORTH 10 MILLION LIRAS FOUND AT HIS HOME
As part of the investigation, a search was also conducted at Akış's home. It was learned that gold, cash, and a promissory note worth 10 million liras were found during the search.
MOMENT OF DETENTION CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Meanwhile, the moment Tolga Akış was taken into custody by police teams was reflected on camera. In the images, the teams were seen detaining Akış.
MANIFEST
The Manifest group, which began its music career with the "Big5 Türkiye" competition broadcast in 2024, consists of Esin Bahat, Hilal Yelekçi, Lidya Pınar, Mina Solak, Sueda Uluca, and Zeynep Sude Oktay.