05.01.2026 18:20
The number of names detained in the recent wave of drug operations targeting celebrities is increasing. Most recently, the singer known as Alya, Alya Şahinler, was also detained.
Singer Alya was detained as part of a drug operation.
NEW DRUG OPERATION ON CELEBRITIES The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Smuggling, Narcotics, and Economic Crimes Investigation Bureau is continuing its 'drug' investigation targeting famous individuals. As part of the investigation, simultaneous operations were conducted against 26 suspects in Istanbul, Izmir, Denizli, and Mugla for the crimes of 'possessing drugs or stimulants for personal use', 'facilitating drug use', and 'encouraging someone to engage in prostitution, facilitating it, or acting as an intermediary or providing a place for prostitution'. As a result of the operation, 23 suspects were detained, while it was determined that 2 suspects were abroad and 1 suspect was in a penal institution for another crime.
SINGER ALYA ALSO DETAINED A new development has occurred in the operation. The famous singer known as Alya, Alya Şahinler, was also detained.
Singer Alya NAMES OF THE DETAINEES REVEALED On the other hand, the names of the detained suspects have been revealed. The suspects include Doğukan Güngör, Binnur Buse Alper, Merve Eryiğit, Özge Bitmez, Veysel Avcı, Sevgi Taşdan, Sedef Selen Atmaca, Arif Altunbulak, Burak Altındağ, Gizem Özköroğlu, Gülsüm Bayrak, Saniye Deniz, Merve Uslu, Ece Cerenbeli, Berna Aracı, Lerna Elmas, Ceren Yıldırım, Gözde Anuk, Duygu Açıksöz, Nevin Şimşek, Hakan Yıldız, Muzaffer Yıldırım, and Koray Beşli, including Alya. It was determined that the suspect in prison is Bülent Tetik.
DRUG INVESTIGATION ON CELEBRITIES Since October 8, many operations have been carried out in the drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office targeting celebrities. Many well-known names in the public eye, including musicians, managers, and businesspeople, provided blood and hair samples for statements and drug tests. Some individuals have also been arrested as part of the investigation.
On December 18, in a simultaneous operation conducted at 7 addresses in Sarıyer, Eyüpsultan, Şişli, Üsküdar, Bakırköy, and Esenyurt, actress İrem Sak, social media phenomenon Danla Bilic, Mümine Senna Yıldız, and singer Aleyna Tilki were detained. The suspects Sak, Bilic, Tilki, and Yıldız were released after their blood and hair samples were taken.
Singer Yusuf Güney and actress Melisa Döngel were also among those released after providing statements and samples for testing. Şeyma Subaşı, who had an arrest warrant against her, was detained upon her return from the USA and was released under judicial control.
There are also arrest warrants for Şevval Şahin, Mert Vidinli, and Kasım Garipoğlu. Finally, the assets of these suspects have been seized. The suspects are accused of purchasing, possessing, or using drugs or stimulants.