12.05.2026 14:21
After journalist Emin Pazarcı's daughter Begüm Ece Pazarcı shared a video of a vehicle with illegal emergency lights, the Istanbul Police Department took action. The vehicle owner was fined 173,392 TL, and the car was impounded for 30 days. Emin Pazarcı, who responded to the backlash with offensive language, was placed on mandatory leave from his newspaper for three months.
A post by Begüm Ece Pazarcı, the lawyer daughter of journalist Emin Pazarcı, with a vehicle equipped with illegal flashing lights sparked controversy in Istanbul. Following the backlash, the post was deleted, and the Istanbul Police Department launched an investigation. The owner of the vehicle was fined, and the car was impounded. It was later learned that Emin Pazarcı was placed on compulsory leave from the newspaper where he works.
POST WITH FLASHING LIGHTS SPARKS BACKLASH
Begüm Ece Pazarcı's sharing of footage taken while driving a vehicle with illegal flashing lights caused public debate. After the reactions, Pazarcı removed the footage from her social media account.
POLICE TAKE ACTION
Following the incident, the Istanbul Police Department launched an investigation. As part of the proceedings, a fine of 173,392 Turkish Lira was imposed on the friend of Begüm Ece Pazarcı, who owns the vehicle with illegal flashing lights. The car was also impounded for 30 days.
EMIN PAZARCI PLACED ON COMPULSORY LEAVE
After these events, a post by journalist Emin Pazarcı also became a subject of controversy. It was reported that Pazarcı, who responded to the backlash with harsh language, was placed on compulsory leave for three months by Akşam Newspaper, where he works. In his post, Pazarcı described his daughter's post as "unnecessary" and responded to criticism with profane language.
ŞAMIL TAYYAR CALLS FOR AN APOLOGY
Former AK Party MP Şamil Tayyar also commented on the matter. Tayyar stated that Emin Pazarcı should apologize to the readers. In his statement, Tayyar said, "Unfortunately, when a child is involved, the test becomes harder. My friendly advice: forget what happened, delete those posts, apologize to the readers, and make a fresh start when you calm down."