03.08.2026 16:38
Footage of a person persistently trying to get acquainted with a Russian tourist in Istanbul by following her has drawn backlash on social media. After the tourist shared her discomfort with the song 'Welcome to Türkiye', police teams took action and arrested the suspect, E.K. (31), in Esenler as part of the investigation into the incident in Fatih.
A Russian tourist visiting Istanbul shared on her social media account the discomfort she experienced due to a man who insisted on following and meeting her. The tourist published the moments she experienced accompanied by the song "Welcome to Türkiye."
In the shared footage, a man was seen following the Russian tourist and exhibiting persistent behavior to meet her. While the tourist's discomfort was captured on her mobile phone camera, the footage quickly sparked widespread reactions on social media.
POLICE TOOK ACTION
Teams from the Istanbul Police Department initiated an investigation upon the footage shared on social media platforms. The examinations determined that the incident occurred in the Cankurtaran neighborhood of Fatih district, and the person following the woman was identified as E.K. (31).
DETAINED IN ESENLER
The suspect, whose identity was determined, was apprehended and detained by police teams in Esenler. E.K. was taken to the police station for processing.