05.01.2026 15:30
The names of the 23 suspects detained as a result of simultaneous operations carried out in 4 provinces centered in Istanbul within the scope of a drug investigation conducted in Istanbul have been revealed.
The investigation into 'drugs' conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Smuggling, Narcotics, and Economic Crimes Investigation Bureau against famous individuals is ongoing.
ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED FOR 26 PEOPLE
As part of the investigation, simultaneous operations were carried out against 26 suspects in İzmir, Denizli, and Muğla, centered in Istanbul, for the crimes of 'possessing drugs or stimulants for personal use', 'facilitating drug use', and 'encouraging someone to engage in prostitution, facilitating it, or acting as an intermediary or providing a place for prostitution'. As a result of the operations, 23 suspects were detained, while it was determined that 2 suspects were abroad and 1 suspect was in a penal institution for another crime.
NAMES OF THE DETAINEES REVEALED
Meanwhile, the names of the detained suspects have emerged. The suspects were identified as Doğukan Güngör, Binnur Buse Alper, Merve Eryiğit, Özge Bitmez, Veysel Avcı, Sevgi Taşdan, Sedef Selen Atmaca, Arif Altunbulak, Burak Altındağ, Gizem Özköroğlu, Gülsüm Bayrak, Saniye Deniz, Merve Uslu, Ece Cerenbeli, Berna Aracı, Lerna Elmas, Ceren Yıldırım, Gözde Anuk, Duygu Açıksöz, Nevin Şimşek, Hakan Yıldız, Muzaffer Yıldırım, and Koray Beşli. The suspect in prison was identified as Bülent Tetik.
DRUG INVESTIGATION AGAINST CELEBRITIES
Since October 8, many operations have been carried out in the drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against celebrities. Many well-known figures in the public eye, including musicians, managers, and businesspeople, provided blood and hair samples for statements and drug tests. Some individuals were also arrested as part of the investigation.
On December 18, in a simultaneous operation conducted at 7 addresses in Sarıyer, Eyüpsultan, Şişli, Üsküdar, Bakırköy, and Esenyurt, actress İrem Sak, social media influencer Danla Bilic, Mümine Senna Yıldız, and singer Aleyna Tilki were detained. The suspects Sak, Bilic, Tilki, and Yıldız were released after their blood and hair samples were taken.
Singer Yusuf Güney and actress Melisa Döngel were also among those released after providing samples for statements and tests. Şeyma Subaşı, who had an arrest warrant against her, was detained upon her return from the USA and was released under judicial control.
There are also arrest warrants for Şevval Şahin, Mert Vidinli, and Kasım Garipoğlu. Finally, the assets of these suspects have been seized. The suspects are accused of purchasing, possessing, or using drugs or stimulants.