13.10.2025 19:11
A woman from Turkmenistan working as a waitress in Sarıyer was deceived by a fellow countryman she met while searching for an apartment, who lied to her saying he was "married," and was sexually assaulted. The woman, who was held captive in his home, managed to escape by jumping out of the window. The assailant, who was taken into custody, was arrested, and charges were filed against him for "qualified sexual assault" and "deprivation of liberty."
A.T., a 20-year-old from Turkmenistan working as a waitress in Sarıyer, Istanbul, experienced horror at the hands of a fellow countryman she met while looking for a place to live. The man, who introduced himself as "married," sexually assaulted the young woman. A.T., who was held captive in his home, managed to escape by jumping out of the window.
THE PERSON SHE ASKED FOR HELP BECAME A NIGHTMARE
The incident occurred on August 28 in Ömürtepe Street, Kireçburnu Neighborhood, Sarıyer. A.T., who had been living in Turkey for about 10 years, was working as a waitress in a kebab shop. Struggling to pay her rent, the young woman asked her boss for help. Her boss connected her with another Turkmen named Anvar R. (37), whom he knew.
GAINED TRUST BY SAYING "I LIVE WITH MY WIFE"
According to the allegations, Anvar R., who claimed to be married and living with his wife, rented a room in his home to A.T. for 1,000 TL. The man quickly gained her trust and settled the young woman in his home. However, what happened shortly after turned into a nightmare for A.T.
CAME HOME DRUNK AND ATTACKED
According to a report in Sabah, on the night of the incident, Anvar R., who returned home drunk, physically and sexually assaulted the young woman. The attacker, who beat A.T., threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the incident. Anvar R. locked the door, hid the key, and held the young woman captive in his home.
JUMPED OUT OF THE WINDOW TO ESCAPE
Unable to leave the house, A.T. desperately messaged her boss asking for help. The young woman sent a message saying, "I am thinking of jumping out of the window," noting that the door was locked. After a while, A.T. jumped out of the window and sought refuge with her boss, who was waiting outside. After what she experienced, the young woman went to the police station to file a complaint.
ATTACKER ARRESTED, LAWSUIT FILED
Anvar R., who was quickly caught by the police, was arrested by the court and sent to prison. In the indictment prepared by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was requested to file a public lawsuit against the attacker for "qualified sexual assault" and "deprivation of liberty."