The first statement from Serdar Ortaç, who was brought to court with a request for arrest.

In Istanbul, singer Serdar Ortaç and presenter Mehmet Ali Erbil, who were detained as part of an investigation into the allegation of 'encouraging illegal gambling', were referred to the court with a request for their arrest. During this time, Ortaç expressed that he was sorry for being a bad example to society.

THEY WERE REFERRED TO COURT

In Istanbul, 16 suspects, including Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç, who were detained on the allegation of "encouraging illegal gambling," were brought to the Istanbul Courthouse located in Çağlayan. The suspects began to give statements to the prosecutor conducting the investigation. After the statement procedures were completed, Serdar Ortaç and Mehmet Ali Erbil were referred to the court with a request for their arrest.

ORTAÇ: I BECAME A BAD EXAMPLE TO SOCIETY

Ortaç, while being taken to the court by the police officers on duty, said, "It's not true, but I still became a bad example to society. That's why I am very sorry."