03.07.2026 10:40
A new detail has emerged about 30-year-old Z.E., who was detained days after entering workplaces in Istanbul and harassing male employees. According to information obtained from police sources, Z.E. has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. While the suspect's processing at the police station continues, the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Moments when a woman, who entered workplaces in Istanbul by saying "I'm a student, I'm selling cologne," harassed male employees came to light through security camera footage.
After the incident first emerged in Ümraniye, the same woman was seen visiting workplaces in other districts of Istanbul and engaging in similar behavior.
The security camera footage shows the suspect approaching male employees and attempting physical contact, while the employees react by saying "Don't touch me" and "Can you leave?"
ENTERED WORKPLACES SAYING "I'M SELLING COLOGNE"
Z.E. was seen entering workplaces by saying, "I'm a student, I'm selling cologne to earn pocket money," and after attempting to chat with employees, she made physical contact.
According to the statements of the affected shopkeepers, the suspect approached employees who did not want to buy products, displayed aggressive behavior when rejected, insulted people at some workplaces, and charged at employees.
Z.E.'s latest visit to a business in İkitelli, where she also attempted physical contact with a male employee, was captured on security cameras. The footage shows the employee trying to maintain distance, while Z.E. left the workplace after insulting them.
DETAINED
Following the consecutive incidents in different districts, police teams launched an investigation. Z.E., a 30-year-old identified suspect, was detained. Procedures at the police station are ongoing as part of the investigation into the suspect.
NEW DETAIL FROM POLICE: DIAGNOSED WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
A new development occurred in the investigation. According to information obtained from police sources, Z.E. has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is defined as a chronic psychiatric condition that can cause significant changes in a person's mood, energy level, activity level, and concentration. While this information is being evaluated within the scope of the investigation, the judicial process regarding the incidents continues.
POLICE PROCEDURES CONTINUE
Z.E.'s procedures at the police station are reported to be ongoing. After the investigation is completed, a decision on the judicial process is expected to be made by the prosecutor's office.