28.01.2026 10:41
Confessions continue to emerge in the drug investigation targeting celebrities conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Atilla Aydın, the bartender of the drug parties that fugitive Kasım Garipoğlu held for his birthday, which lasted 48 hours, gave a statement to the prosecutor's office at his own request from prison. Aydın shared the names of 20 celebrities, claiming that these individuals participated in drug and group sexual relationship parties.
As the drug investigation targeting famous names conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office deepens, many of those detained have also tested positive for drugs.
While the prosecution continues the investigation and prepares for new operations based on the testimonies of informants, new details have emerged regarding the parties organized by the fugitive Kasım Garipoğlu, who is said to have held drug and group sexual relationship-themed parties at the mansion he rented by the Bosphorus.
BARTENDER OF THE PARTIES GAVE TESTIMONY
According to journalist Mustafa Kadir Mercan, a bartender named Atilla Aydın, who worked at the drug parties, gave a statement to the prosecutor's office at his own request from prison.
BOMB CLAIM: LISTED 20 NAMES ONE BY ONE
In his statement, suspect Aydın claimed that many famous names and business people attended the parties and listed the following names:
- Merve Taşkın
- Burak Ateş
- Şevval Şahin
- Buse İskenderoğlu
- Lerna Elmas
- Şeyma Subaşı
- Eliz Sakuçoğlu
- Özge Ertöz
- İrem Aksaç
- Mehmet Can Çelik
- Mert Ayaydın
- Murat Han Günal
- Cengiz Can Atasoy
- Yusuf Tekin
- Süreyya Arioba
- Asil Mert Çadırcı
- Burak Altındağ
- Ege Mutaf
- Sandıra Alazoğlu
- Suranaz Şahin
"PHONES WERE PLACED IN LOCKED CABINETS"
Aydın stated that phones were placed in locked cabinets at the parties and that there were strict rules: "When the party started, we would put our phones in the locked cabinet. Employees who did not comply with the rules would not be invited to the event again."
"THERE WERE COCAINE RESIDUES EVERYWHERE"
Suspect Aydın shared striking details about drug use: "There were rolled-up bills on the floors. There would be people using drugs in the rooms. Cocaine residues would be found around the faucets in the bathrooms. We would see people using drugs all over the house."
PARTIES LASTING 48 HOURS
According to the suspect, the entertainment organizations last about 48 hours, and it is stated that Kasım Garipoğlu's birthday party on October 26, 2025, lasted even longer.
"At the end of the party, when we cleaned up, there were heavy drug residues on the plates and glasses."
Aydın stated that he had worked at these parties 20 times over a period of about 2 years, expressing that drug use was widespread in the environment.
"I ADMIT TO USING DRUGS"
Suspect Atilla Aydın made the following statements in his testimony: "My profession is bartending. I make a living by going to places that organize parties and events at their homes or hotels. I admit to using drugs. I used this substance while a party was being held at Kasım Garipoğlu's house."
The suspect expressed regret regarding drug use: "I used drugs to stay awake at these parties. I am deeply regretful for this. I request to be released."