21.05.2026 16:50
The number of suspects detained in the investigation launched by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding drug use among celebrities has risen to 18. Famous singer Tan Taşçı, who was on the detention list and in his first statement on the matter said, "Unfounded and absurd news," was detained in Muğla.
It was stated that within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, reasonable suspicion arose that some publicly known individuals used narcotic and stimulant substances, based on incoming reports, examined digital materials, and obtained information. Consequently, simultaneous operations were carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams at a total of 25 addresses in Istanbul's Beşiktaş, Sarıyer, Beyoğlu, Kağıthane, and Üsküdar districts, as well as in Muğla.
18 FAMOUS NAMES DETAINED
It was learned that 17 people, including Mabel Matiz, Feyza Civelek, Volkan Bahçekapalı, Onur Tuna, Berkay Şahin, Aslıhan Turanlı, and Aycan Yağcı, were detained within the scope of the operation. The number rose to 18 with the detention of Tan Taşçı in Bodrum.
FIRST, HE DENIED WITH "BASELESS AND RIDICULOUS NEWS" AND DELETED
Tan Taşçı, who had a detention warrant, denied the allegations in his first statement on social media following the news of the operation. In his post, Taşçı said, "We started the day with baseless and ridiculous news, but I am at home and I am going to İzmir for my upcoming concerts shortly. Please do not trust it. Neither rain nor mud can stop us!"
THEN HE SAID "CONCERT CANCELLATION IS NOT IN QUESTION"
The famous singer later deleted his post and in a new statement, stating that he learned his name was mentioned in the investigation from social media, said the following:
"I also learned that my name was mentioned in the said banned substance operation from social media and gossip columns, just like you. Frankly, I am also surprised. I am currently at my home in Bodrum and about to head to İzmir for our planned concerts. I am following the official process regarding the issue through my lawyer and waiting for detailed information from him. There is currently no disruption or cancellation regarding our planned concerts. I will share the developments directly with you as they become clear."
DETAINED WHILE ON THE WAY TO İZMİR
According to journalist Burak Doğan's report, Tan Taşçı was detained in Muğla.
In his latest statement, the famous singer announced that after speaking with his lawyer, he would go to the Bodrum Gendarmerie Command. Taşçı said in his statement, "As a result of my meeting with my lawyer, I am turning back from the İzmir road and going to the Bodrum Gendarmerie Command to carry out the necessary procedures. I want to state that I respect all decisions to be made within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. I believe the process will be clarified with all its openness as soon as possible, and I thank the public for their common sense."
NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES SEIZED AT ADDRESSES
Search operations were also carried out at the addresses of the detained suspects. During a search at the address of suspect Mehmet Rahşan, who is in custody, 8 ecstasy pills, 26 grams of narcotic substances, a precision scale, 2 electronic cigarettes containing cannabis, 3 candies considered to contain narcotic substances, an empty syringe, and 2 empty lock bags were seized. During a search at the address of suspect Aycan Yağcı, 1 gram of cannabis was found.
WORK CONTINUES FOR SOME NAMES
Meanwhile, within the scope of the investigation file carried out by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was learned that among those for whom detention warrants were issued but are located in other provinces and abroad are names such as Serenay Sarıkaya, Yağmur Ünal, Mirgün Sırrı Cabas, and Niran Ünsal.
STATEMENT FROM BLOK3: "I AM HERE"
Rapper Hakan Aydın, known as Blok3, claimed that the wrong address was raided within the scope of the operation and made the following statement:
"They went to a different house, claiming it was my house. Some things were found in the house. But no problem. I will go to the police station myself and give my statement. But I am not in detention. After I take my test, my test will come out negative. Hopefully, they will report this everywhere too."
Hakan Aydın arrived at the Provincial Gendarmerie Command in Sarıyer. Responding to journalists' questions, Aydın said, "We will take our test, and it will also come out negative. There is no such thing as 'They took Hakan' as assumed. I will go and give my statement."
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FIRST STATEMENT FROM SERENAY SARIKAYA
Actor Serenay Sarıkaya, against whom a detention warrant was issued, made a statement on her social media account following the developments. Sarıkaya stated that she was on a long-planned overseas trip and said the following:
"Hello... I received the news during my long-planned overseas trip... I will return to my country as soon as possible and fulfill all necessary procedures, just like everyone else... I am fine, there is no problem, love to everyone who is concerned..."
While Sarıkaya's statement quickly became a topic of discussion, the actor is expected to give a statement after returning to Turkey.
Serenay Sarıkaya's boyfriend, famous singer Mert Demir, was also detained within the scope of the same investigation in recent months, and his test result came back negative.
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MİRGÜN SIRRI CABAS: I LOST MY FATHER YESTERDAY
Journalist and presenter Mirgün Sırrı Cabas also made a statement following the developments regarding him. Cabas, stating that he was in İzmir due to his father's funeral, said the following:
"I learned this morning that my name was mentioned in an investigation from the press. I lost my father yesterday; I am in İzmir for my father's funeral. My lawyers are in contact with the investigation authorities; I will do what is necessary once I am informed. Don't worry."
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Names with detention warrants (Full list):
- Berkay ŞAHİN
- Tan TAŞÇI
- Yağmur ÜNAL
- Mirgün Sırrı CABAS
- Hakan AYDIN (BLOK 3)
- Mabel MATİZ (Fatih KARACA)
- Feyza CİVELEK
- Niran ÜNSAL
- Volkan BAHÇEKAPILI
- Onur TUNA
- Osman Haktan CANEVİ
- Aslıhan TURANLI
- Eren KESİMER
- Kübra İmren SİYAHDEMİR
- Mehmet Rahşan
- Cansu TEKİN
- Özgür Deniz CELLAT
- Yasemin İKBAL
- Tarık TUNCA BAKIR
- Hanzede GÜRKANLAR
- Aycan YAĞCI
- Tuğçe POSTOĞLU
- Eda DORA
- Semiha BEZEK
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