28.04.2026 18:03
Muhammed Yusuf Kazıcı, who was identified as having sent threat messages to the family after the murder of 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan in Güngören and is being tried with a demand for 19 years and 3 months in prison, appeared before the judge. In his defense, Kazıcı said, 'I acted out of ignorance and wanted to disturb the family; I regret it.' The hearing was adjourned to May 13.
After Atlas Çağlayan was stabbed to death by E.Ç. on January 14 in Güngören, Muhammet Yusuf Kazıcı, who was found to have sent threatening messages to the family following the death, faces a prison sentence of 2 years 9 months to 12 years 3 months for the crimes of 'Attempted robbery at night' and 'Disturbing the peace and tranquility of individuals' against Gülhan Ünlü. Additionally, Kazıcı is being sought a prison sentence of 2 years 6 months to 7 years for the crime of 'Chain acquisition of personal data' against Gülhan Ünlü, Cüneyt Çağlayan, and the victims Atlas, Doruk, Ayaz, and Arden Çağlayan. The defendant Kazıcı appeared before the judge at the Bakırköy 15th Heavy Penal Court, attending the hearing via SEGBIS (Audio and Visual Information Systems), while the parties' lawyer was present at the hearing.
"I SENT THE MESSAGES BECAUSE I GOT CARRIED AWAY WITH SOCIAL MEDIA"
During the hearing, detained defendant Muhammed Yusuf Kazıcı gave the following defense: "I made the messages and posts written in the indictment. I acted foolishly. I do not know Atlas Çağlayan or the complainants. There is no issue of a debt of 40,000 liras. I sent those messages because I got carried away with social media. I saw Gülhan Ünlü on social media. While browsing there, I messaged out of foolishness. I am very sorry; I wish I hadn't written them. I obtained Gülhan Ünlü's phone number through a panel query. I sent the orders to the complainant as cash on delivery.
"I WANTED TO CAUSE DISTURBANCE"
On the same day, I sent orders three times. I also made false reports to 112. I acted foolishly and wanted to cause disturbance. It was a wrong idea. I introduced myself to the other party as Muhammet Hüseyin Yıldırım, writing a random full name. I received backlash from other inmates in prison and my family; I am very sorry. I request my release and acquittal. I did not commit these acts under instructions from anyone, but of my own accord. I have no connection with the Daltons or any other criminal organizations," he said.
DECISION TO CONTINUE DETENTION
The prosecutor demanded a total prison sentence of 5 years 3 months to 19 years 3 months for the defendant Muhammed Yusuf Kazıcı for the crimes of 'Attempted robbery at night' and 'Disturbing the peace and tranquility of individuals', as well as for the crime of 'Chain acquisition of personal data' against Gülhan Ünlü, Cüneyt Çağlayan, and the victims Atlas, Doruk, Ayaz, and Arden Çağlayan. The court decided to continue the detention of the defendant Kazıcı and adjourned the hearing to Wednesday, May 13.