09.02.2025 13:40
Kamil Barlın, one of the leading figures in the logistics sector, suspected that he was being deceived and hired a private detective to prove it and to follow his wife, former news anchor Esra Barlın. Kamil Barlın, who is accused of having his wife followed for months, secretly recording her every move, and blackmailing her, was detained as part of an investigation initiated following his wife's complaint.
The divorce case of Kamil Barlın, one of the leading figures in the logistics sector and referred to as the "Logistics King," and his former broadcaster wife Esra Barlın has turned into a major scandal. Kamil Barlın claims that his wife cheated on him and hired a private detective to prove this situation. The detective followed Esra Barlın step by step for months. The famous businessman Barlın is accused of secretly recording his wife's every move and attempting to blackmail her.
THEY INSTALLED A HIDDEN CAMERA IN THE CAR UNDER THE GUISE OF AN ACCIDENT
According to Ekol TV's report, one of the notable stages of the surveillance operation was the intervention in Esra Barlın's vehicle. Allegedly, Barlın's car was hit under the guise of an accident by accomplices. Then, the car was taken to a dealership with the help of a tow truck, where hidden cameras were installed inside. Additionally, hidden cameras were set up in the garden of the house of the businessman who is alleged to be Esra Barlın's lover.
EVERY STEP WAS FOLLOWED AND RECORDED
The detective again followed Esra Barlın, who went to a nightclub in Beşiktaş on May 11. Barlın was followed and recorded by the detective throughout the night. The footage from that night was later used as evidence in the divorce case. Esra Barlın, whose privacy was violated, took the matter to the prosecutor's office.
"MY LIFE IS IN DANGER"
Esra Barlın stated that her husband was trying to use the hidden camera footage for blackmail purposes. Esra Barlın, who applied to the prosecutor's office, said that she was facing a large network and that she was being called by unknown numbers from abroad. Stating that she is a victim of violence, Esra Barlın requested protection, saying, "I am told that I need to pay to get rid of those images. My life is in danger."
14 PEOPLE, INCLUDING BARLIN, ARE IN CUSTODY
Following Esra Barlın's complaint, the Istanbul Police Department launched an operation. Along with Kamil Barlın, 14 people, including his secretary, lawyer, and employees of the private detective agency, were taken into custody. While the statements of the suspects were taken, the investigation into the incident was expanded.