12.12.2025 13:21
Journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested as part of a drug investigation and sent to Silivri Prison, made a written statement through his lawyer. Ersoy argued that the allegations against him are not based on concrete evidence and claimed that the statements of secret witnesses are contradictory and untrue. He also stated, "I have previously been subjected to discrediting campaigns; I was acquitted in front of the law. Now, the same method is being staged again with a different setup."
In Istanbul, four people, including Habertürk's dismissed Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy, were arrested in a drug operation organized by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The allegations leading to his arrest created a bombshell effect, while Mehmet Akif Ersoy made a written statement.
NOTABLE EXPRESSIONS IN THE TRANSFER LETTER
In the transfer letter regarding the drug operation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that the suspects provided places and opportunities for drug use, supplied drugs to women who came to the house, and engaged in sexual intercourse with more than two people after using drugs.
DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS IN HIS STATEMENT
Mehmet Akif Ersoy stated in his testimony at the prosecutor's office that he denied the allegations against him. Ersoy, who claimed he had never used drugs in his life, said, "The allegations are very ugly. All the group sex allegations are lies."
ALLEGATION OF 'ESTABLISHING AN ORGANIZATION'
Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Mustafa Manaz, Ufuk Tetik, and Ebru Gülan were arrested on charges of 'purchasing, accepting, or using drugs or stimulants' and 'providing places and opportunities for drug use', as well as 'establishing and managing an organization'.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM MEHMET AKİF ERSOY
Journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested and sent to Silivri Prison as part of the drug investigation, made a comprehensive written statement regarding the ongoing process against him. Ersoy denied the allegations directed at him, arguing that the arrest decision was not based on concrete evidence.
"I AM EXPERIENCING ONE OF THE MOST SHOCKING PROCESSES OF MY LIFE"
After being detained and subsequently arrested as part of the drug investigation, journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy described his experiences in a statement to the public as "one of the heaviest and most shocking processes of his life." He claimed that the decision against him was based on false and legally unfounded secret witness allegations, stating that the accusations were fueled by personal animosity.
"THERE IS NO CONCRETE EVIDENCE, SECRET WITNESS STATEMENTS ARE CONTRADICTORY"
In his statement, Ersoy argued that none of the serious allegations directed at him were supported by concrete evidence. He noted that the secret witness statements in the file were contradictory, based on gossip, and consisted of fabricated scenarios, asserting that these statements lacked legal validity.
"MY 20-YEAR CAREER IS IN FRONT OF THE PUBLIC EYE"
Emphasizing that all his activities during his nearly twenty-year career have taken place with the public's knowledge, Ersoy stated that he had no hidden or secret activities. He expressed that he had no organizational ties with the individuals mentioned in the allegations and had not been in contact with some names for years.
"WHAT HAS HAPPENED IS A CHARACTER ASSASSINATION"
Describing the allegations against him as part of a systematic defamation and discrediting process, Ersoy stated that the manipulations and intentional campaigns conducted on social media fed this process. He recalled that he had faced similar attempts before and noted that he had fought against such allegations through legal means.
"I HAVE CARRIED OUT MY JOURNALISTIC DUTY UNDER THE MOST DIFFICULT CONDITIONS"
In his statement, Ersoy also referred to his professional background, stating that he had fulfilled his journalistic duty in many areas, including war zones and challenging geographies. He emphasized that he has always prioritized the principles of public interest, accuracy, and transparency, stating that although the ongoing process challenges his belief in justice, it does not eliminate it.
"I DO NOT ACCEPT THE ALLEGATIONS, I WILL CONTINUE MY LEGAL FIGHT"
Mehmet Akif Ersoy openly rejected the allegations directed at him, arguing that these claims were fabrications aimed at overshadowing his innocence. He stated that he would resolutely continue his legal battle, expressing his belief that the truth would eventually come to light.
"I BELIEVE THAT CONSCIENCE AND JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL"
Ersoy expressed that the messages of support he received from different segments of society gave him strength, thanking everyone who highlighted the presumption of innocence and exhibited a rational approach. He concluded his statement with a message of love to his family and loved ones, emphasizing that he maintained his faith in justice and the conscience of society.