22.12.2025 22:25
Defne Samyeli, who was claimed by the driver, a whistleblower in the drug investigation involving Kasım Garipoğlu, to be among those who attended the drug party, made a statement. Rejecting the allegations, Samyeli stated that she only attended Şevval Şahin's birthday party at Garipoğlu's house, emphasizing, "That environment has nothing to do with the use of prohibited substances that is being brought up today."
Famous actress and presenter Defne Samyeli made a comprehensive statement on her social media account after her name was mentioned in the statement of the driver of Kasım Garipoğlu, who was arrested as part of a drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
GARİPOĞLU'S DRIVER GAVE A NAME
In the investigation, Ismail Ahmet Akçay, the driver of Kasım Garipoğlu, who has a warrant issued against him and whose assets have been seized, stated in his testimony, benefiting from the effective remorse provisions, that some famous names attended the parties organized by Garipoğlu and that drugs were used at these events. Names such as Defne Samyeli, Şeyma Subaşı, Derin Talu, and Şevval Şahin were mentioned in the statement.
"THE ONLY PARTY I ATTENDED WAS ŞEVVAL ŞAHİN'S BIRTHDAY"
After the allegations, Defne Samyeli stated that the only event she attended at Garipoğlu's house was the birthday party of model Şevval Şahin, which was held last September. Samyeli emphasized that there was absolutely no use of prohibited substances at the mentioned organization.
"IT WAS A CELEBRATION IN A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT"
In her post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Samyeli expressed that she attended the party with her daughters Derin and Deren Talu, and that Şevval Şahin's mother, sister, and little niece were also present at the event. Stating that the celebration took place in a family environment, Samyeli mentioned that a professional filming crew was also present at the organization.
"THIS IS THE TRUTH"
In her statement, Samyeli included the following remarks:
"The only party I attended at Kasım Garipoğlu's house is the birthday party Şevval Şahin held there last September. That environment has nothing to do with the use of prohibited substances that is being brought up today."
"THE IMPLICATIONS ARE VERY UGLY AND MISLEADING"
Samyeli reacted strongly to being mentioned among those who "attended drug parties," stating that these implications are very ugly and misleading. In her statement, she pointed out that some circles are sensationalizing the issue through famous names.
Emphasizing that she is against all kinds of drugs, Defne Samyeli stated that she supports the state's entire struggle in this area, expressing that the real criminals and the bigger picture should not be overlooked.
According to claims reflected in the press and tabloid news, it was alleged that Kasım Garipoğlu and Şevval Şahin were together for a period.