10.12.2025 09:57
Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the General Director of Habertürk TV, was detained as part of a 'drug' investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who made a post on social media regarding the matter, claimed that Ersoy was pushed into the drug swamp by Rezan Epözdemir.
As part of the drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Habertürk TV General Manager Mehmet Akif Ersoy and three others were detained by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams.
HERE IS THE PROSECUTOR'S STATEMENT
In a statement from the prosecutor's office, it was noted that an investigation was being conducted against eight individuals for the crimes of "purchasing drugs or stimulants for personal use," "accepting or possessing," and "using or providing a place and means for the use of drugs or stimulants."
NAMES OF OTHERS NOT DISCLOSED
The statement indicated that a person, including Ersoy, was detained as part of the operation, and that proceedings against the other suspects were ongoing. The prosecutor's office did not officially disclose the names of the other individuals besides Mehmet Akif Ersoy.
"BY PEOPLE LIKE REZAN EPÖZDEMİR..."
While the repercussions of the operation continue, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı made a striking claim on his social media account. Kütahyalı stated that Ersoy was one of the smallest names in this operation, saying, "Former Islamist journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was pushed into the drug swamp by people like Rezan Epözdemir and ruined his own life in the drug swamp, is a small name in this operation... There are much bigger names."
Here is Kütahyalı's post;
REMOVED FROM DUTY BY TMSF
Mehmet Akif Ersoy was also removed from his position as General Manager of Habertürk TV by the TMSF. In a statement from Habertürk, it was stated: "Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the General Manager of Habertürk TV, has been detained as part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. For the safety of the ongoing investigation, Mehmet Akif Ersoy has been suspended from his duties."
SHAMIL TAYYAR'S CLAIM THAT WILL CREATE AGENDA
As the developments have caused a wide reaction in the public, former AK Party Deputy Shamil Tayyar also made a claim that would create an agenda regarding Mehmet Akif Ersoy.
"HE SURPRISED EVERYONE WHO BELIEVED IN HIM"
Tayyar used the following statements in a post on his X account; "Mehmet Akif Ersoy rose to stardom at a very young age. He made special friends within the state and politics. I think he fell under the spell of fame and money. He surprised everyone who believed in him."
"NO ONE IS UNTOUCHABLE ANYMORE"
I don't know what his legal situation will be, but it seems difficult for him to recover his professional life. The TMSF was supposed to remove Ersoy from his position when the drug investigation began, but he couldn't overcome his 'influential' friends. The operation has broken all barriers. Considering the latest operations, it is clear that everyone is being touched. No one is untouchable anymore."