Minister Tunç's statement on Ferdi Zeyrek: Statements of 2 individuals were taken as suspects.

08.06.2025 13:40

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç made a statement regarding the investigation launched after Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek was electrocuted. Minister Tunç stated, "It has been determined that there are technical malfunctions in the electrical installation of the pool that caused a leak. As part of the investigation, the statements of 12 individuals have been taken for informational purposes, and the statements of 2 individuals have been taken in the capacity of suspects."

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Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Architect Ferdi Zeyrek was seriously injured after being electrocuted while trying to check the motor connected to the pool at his home on June 6. The investigation initiated by the Manisa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is continuing meticulously.

3 PROSECUTORS ASSIGNED

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, who made a statement regarding the investigation, said, "In relation to the incident where Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek was injured after being electrocuted while intervening in the electrical malfunction that occurred in his home pool, 1 Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and 2 Public Prosecutors have been assigned by the Manisa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office."

"TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSING LEAKAGE IDENTIFIED"

Following the incident, initial examinations conducted by a team of expert witnesses, including electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as firefighters and electrical technicians, revealed that there were technical malfunctions in the electrical installation and protection systems of the pool that caused electrical leakage. Detailed expert reports regarding the technical examinations are being meticulously prepared.

2 INDIVIDUALS GAVE STATEMENTS AS SUSPECTS

As part of the investigation, a total of 12 individuals, including those responsible for the maintenance and repair of the pool and the firefighters who first intervened at the scene, were questioned for information purposes, and statements were also taken from 2 individuals as suspects," he said.

IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INSTALLATION WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE POOL

Due to the fact that the accident is still very recent, it has been learned that the statements of family members, including his wife Nurcan Zeyrek and daughter Nehir Zeyrek, have not yet been taken, while a very comprehensive investigation is being conducted by the Manisa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Furthermore, according to the information obtained, the police teams conducted examinations at the scene under the supervision of the prosecutor's office, while the expert team affiliated with the chambers of mechanical and electrical engineers is also continuing its work. Initial findings indicate that the electrical installation was installed very close to the pool, and reports regarding whether there was any negligence in the incident are expected to be submitted to the Manisa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in the coming weeks.

DOCTOR DESCRIBED THE CURRENT SITUATION

Additionally, Zeyrek's treatment in the intensive care unit has surpassed 34 hours. Prof. Dr. İsmet Topçu, Chief Physician of Manisa Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital, stated, "With the support of the Ministry, very valuable scientists have been reached. A group was formed with them to consult on the continuation of the treatment. The most appropriate treatment method is being determined for our President Ferdi, and the treatment is currently ongoing. Of course, the process is a challenging one. The damage is significant. It is expected that there has been a serious organ damage and a serious electrical burn, as he has been in hypoxia for a long time," he said.