10.07.2026 08:40
Near the Maltepe station of the Istanbul metro, a male passenger stared at a woman sitting across from him and made inappropriate movements with his genitals. The victim of the incident recorded the individual's disturbing and audacious behavior second by second with her mobile phone. The spread of the footage on social media sparked widespread outrage; thousands of users called on authorities to identify and punish the perpetrator.
A nauseating incident that will reignite debates about safety and harassment on public transportation occurred on the Istanbul metro. According to claims, a male passenger drew attention with his bold demeanor inside the carriage as the metro approached the 'Maltepe' station.
STARED AND COMMITTED INAPPROPRIATE ACTS
In the moments captured on video, the individual, seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants, allegedly stared at a woman sitting opposite him on the metro and made inappropriate gestures with his hand over his genital area. It was noted that the individual continued his troubling behavior even as the metro waited at the station and the doors opened.
MAJOR BACKLASH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
These images, recorded by the victim's mobile phone camera and shared with the individual's face blurred, quickly spread across social media. Thousands of users reacted to this brazen harassment attempt on public transport, calling on authorities to identify the individual and impose the necessary penalty.