15.11.2025 12:42
The actor Bahadır Ünlü was detained for assaulting Iranian employee İsmail N. at his restaurant with kicks, punches, and a baseball bat, under the accusation of theft. Following the incident, the restaurant was sealed, and footage also emerged showing Ünlü assaulting his wife and destroying his child's shoes. In his statement, Ünlü claimed he was defending himself, but the footage revealed the extent of the violence.
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In Beyoğlu, actor Bahadır Ünlü (43) allegedly assaulted Iranian employee İsmail N. with kicks, punches, and a baseball bat on the grounds of theft. After the incident, Ünlü was detained by the Beyoğlu Public Order Bureau teams. He was sent to the courthouse and arrested for the crime of 'intentional injury.' Ünlü stated, "I noticed that İsmail N. was making irregularities in the accounts. When I asked him why he did such a thing, he approached me and insulted my wife and children. I had to defend myself with a baseball bat," he said. Meanwhile, footage of Ünlü assaulting his wife and destroying his child's shoes has also emerged.
The incident occurred on Thursday, November 13, around 19:00 in Tomtom Neighborhood. Allegedly, Bahadır Ünlü attacked Iranian İsmail N., who worked in his restaurant, claiming he was stealing. Ünlü lifted the employee and slammed him to the ground, then hit him multiple times with a baseball bat. He recorded the attack, which lasted for minutes, on his own mobile phone. The footage shows Ünlü pushing away those who tried to intervene and continuing to assault.
THE RESTAURANT WAS SEALED After the incident, the Beyoğlu Municipality Zoning Directorate teams sealed the restaurant. In a statement made on the municipality's social media account, it was said, "Our teams immediately took action upon detecting that violence was being inflicted on personnel at a business in Tomtom Neighborhood, as reflected in the images on social media. The venue has been sealed after the necessary inspection."
HE WAS ARRESTED Bahadır Ünlü, who was caught by the Beyoğlu Public Order Bureau teams, was taken into custody and brought to the police station. After his procedures, Ünlü was sent to the courthouse and was arrested by the court for "intentional injury."
'HE APPROACHED ME, I DEFENDED MYSELF WITH A BAT' The statement of Bahadır Ünlü, who was sent to prison, has emerged. Ünlü stated, "I don't remember the exact date, but about 3-4 months ago, I noticed that an Iranian employee, whom I know as İsmail N. and have no contact number for, was making irregularities in the accounts at my business on different days and dates. When I asked him why he did such a thing, he denied it and approached me, insulting my wife and children. Then a struggle ensued between us. I had to defend myself with a baseball bat that was decoratively placed in the business. The person in the video we watched is me. I regret being in front of you in this way," he said.
'I DON'T KNOW WHO BROKE THE SEAL' Ünlü said, "Today, on November 13, around 22:00, the plainclothes police who came to my business told me that my business was sealed during their operations, and I had applied to the municipality for approval, but it has not been approved yet. During this time, I continued to work at my business. I don't know who broke the seal. I do not accept the accusations against me regarding this matter."
HE ASSAULTED HIS WIFE, DESTROYED HIS CHILD'S SHOES On the other hand, footage has emerged from a live broadcast that Bahadır Ünlü opened on a social media platform, showing him hitting and attacking his wife. Additionally, moments when Ünlü destroyed his child's shoes in front of the child were also captured on camera.
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