15.01.2026 11:10
In an operation conducted as part of a drug investigation involving celebrities, volleyball player Derya Çayırgan, who ended her career last month, and 12 suspects were detained. The statement of detained influencer Rabia Karaca, in which she claimed Çayırgan was "the girlfriend of Ekrem İmamoğlu," has become a topic of discussion, while no official statement has been made regarding the allegations.
In the latest operation conducted as part of the drug investigation targeting celebrities, it was reported that several suspects, including volleyball player Derya Çayırgan, were detained. As details of the investigation emerged in the public domain, the claim made by detained social media influencer Rabia Karaca in her statement, alleging that Çayırgan is "Ekrem İmamoğlu's girlfriend," was brought back to the agenda.
NAMES CAME TO THE AGENDA WITH THE DETENTIONS
It was reported that many suspects were detained in operations centered in Istanbul as part of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, and it drew attention that well-known names were also included in the case. In this context, it was reported that volleyball player Derya Çayırgan was among those detained.
RABIA KARACA'S CLAIM IN HER STATEMENT: IMAMOGLU'S GIRLFRIEND
It was alleged that detained social media influencer Rabia Karaca claimed in her statement that Derya Çayırgan is "Ekrem İmamoğlu's girlfriend." The claim quickly spread on social media, and the issue also entered the political agenda.
STATEMENT FROM HER LAWYER: WE FILED A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
It is known that Derya Çayırgan's lawyer, Kemal Kaynak, stated that a criminal complaint was filed due to the allegations circulated about Çayırgan and that a lawsuit for moral damages was initiated. This statement was interpreted as an indication that the allegations in question had not been confirmed and that legal proceedings had been initiated.
SHE HAD ENDED HER CAREER LAST MONTH
Derya Çayırgan announced the end of her professional volleyball career with a farewell message shared on her social media account last month. Çayırgan stated, "I am ending my volleyball journey, which I started at the age of 8, with great gratitude, great pride, and a big farewell at the age of 38. Exactly 30 years..." and thanked the clubs she played for and the people she worked with during her career.
SHE HAD SAID IN HER FAREWELL MESSAGE: "I WILL RETURN TO THE COURT IN ANOTHER ROLE"
In her farewell post, Çayırgan also mentioned that after taking a break, she would return to the court "in another role" to encourage girls to participate in sports and volleyball. The experienced libero emphasized that wearing the national jersey was one of the most honorable moments of her life.
WHO IS DERYA ÇAYIRGAN?
Born on October 9, 1987, in Istanbul, Derya Çayırgan played for many years in the Sultanlar League in the libero position. Starting her volleyball career in the Yeşilyurt youth team, Çayırgan played for teams such as Yeşilyurt, Konya Ereğli Belediyespor, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Karşıyaka, Çanakkale Belediyespor, Halkbank, Çukurova Belediyespor, PTT Spor, and Keçiören Belediyesi SigortaShop.
PRIVATE LIFE: MARRIED OR SINGLE?
Çayırgan's private life has received limited coverage in the media. According to information reflected in the public domain, it is stated that she is not married and prefers to live her private life away from the public eye. It is also emphasized that there is no official confirmation regarding the rumors that have emerged about her.
THE PROCESS CONTINUES
While official procedures regarding the detention process are ongoing, the allegations reflected in the public domain are evaluated as "claims." It is emphasized that there is no finalized judicial decision regarding the suspects within the scope of the investigation.