21.01.2026 13:51
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Esat Yontunç, Acun Ilıcalı's partner and General Coordinator of Acun Medya, in connection with a drug and prostitution investigation. It has been learned that Yontunç is in the Dominican Republic, where the filming of the Survivor program is taking place.
A warrant has been issued for producer Esat Yontunç, who serves as the General Coordinator at Acun Medya, owned by Acun Ilıcalı.
It has been learned that the warrant was issued due to charges of "facilitating the use of narcotic substances" and "prostitution and pimping." Yontunç is reported to be in the Dominican Republic for the filming of Survivor.
WHO IS ESAT YONTUNÇ?
Esat Yontunç was born on May 5, 1969, in Istanbul. He serves as the General Coordinator at Acun Medya.
After completing his education at Moda College, he graduated from the Department of Anthropology at Istanbul University. In 2002, he prepared the Acun Firarda program together with Acun Ilıcalı, which aired until 2006.
Since 2004, Esat Yontunç has been working as a general coordinator at Acun Medya; he has been involved in the production process of many popular television programs such as Survivor, O Ses Türkiye, Yetenek Sizsiniz, Var Mısın Yok Musun, Fear Factor, Rising Star Türkiye, and 3 Adam.