23.03.2025 09:30
The artist Ercan Saatçi, who was detained as part of the corruption and terrorism investigations targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, has been released.
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The famous artist Ercan Saatçi, who was detained in the investigation of "Terror and organized crimes" against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), has been released to stand trial without arrest.
IT WAS REVEALED THAT HE RECEIVED THREE TENDERS FROM IMM
A striking claim had emerged regarding why Ercan Saatçi was detained. According to the news from Patronlar Dünyası; it was revealed that Saatçi Ajans Eğitim Reklam ve Organizasyon Hizmetleri A.Ş., in which Ercan Saatçi is a partner, received a total of 30 million 655 thousand liras in three tenders from IMM in 2020.
WHO IS ERCAN SAATÇİ?
Born in Istanbul in 1968, Saatçi started music at a young age and became known for his contributions to pop and rock music. He played an important role in the rise of pop music in Turkey during the 1990s, achieving great success with projects like İzel-Çelik-Ercan, which he formed with Grup Vitamin and Ufuk Yıldırım. He also contributed as a lyricist and composer to many artists' albums.
In addition to his musical career, Saatçi has also worked as a producer and radio-TV programmer, participating in various media projects. In the 2000s, he became more prominent as a producer in the music industry, continuing to contribute to music through various television programs and projects. With his influence on popular culture and his songs, Saatçi has a large fan base in Turkey and has won many awards throughout his career.
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