04.01.2026 14:30
Bedri Usta, the owner of the Bedri Usta restaurants, reacted to the posts responding to a customer's shared receipt on social media. Following the inspections initiated by the Ministry of Trade at their establishments, Aydoğdu continued to share posts that drew reactions. After the backlash, Aydoğdu also apologized, and today, an investigation was launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding him and his establishment.
Bedri Usta, known as 'Master Bedri' in Turkey, responded to a user who reacted to the prices of meals at his restaurant on social media, saying, "You have few followers, let me share it so that people see you."
MINISTRY OF TRADE HAD TAKEN ACTION
While Aydoğdu's posts drew reactions, the Ministry of Trade initiated action against the business for 'unjust price increases.' After the ministry's inspections, Bedri Usta shared new posts, mocking the reactions by sharing a video showing that his venues were packed.
HE HAD MOCKED THE REACTIONS DIRECTED AT HIM
Bedrettin Aydoğdu's series of mocking posts received a significant backlash on social media. A boycott movement against the business was quickly initiated, and following the increasing reactions, a new post came from Bedrettin Aydoğdu.
In a post on his social media account, Aydoğdu apologized to his followers, using the following expressions: "Greetings to everyone, the events that have been ongoing for days do not suit my past or my present. I have never belittled anyone, nor have I mocked anyone. Throughout my life, I have tried to get somewhere by working hard, and I still do. You can see in my posts that I am someone who loves to help those in need as much as I can. The reason I shared the person who criticized me on my page was to show that I am transparent. However, the text I wrote there was taken out of the context I intended to convey. I sincerely apologize to everyone who feels hurt or has a broken heart because of this situation. In order to prevent this issue from dragging on any further, I will not make any posts related to this topic from now on. Thank you all for your understanding. Take care of yourselves."
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
However, according to Rojda Altıntaş's report, an investigation was initiated today against Bedri Usta. It was learned that the investigation was started by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office based on the reports made against Bedri Usta.