14.05.2026 10:40
In Istanbul, two people reportedly pretended to eat bread they brought with them next to a garbage container in an attempt to appear as victims. The moments were recorded second by second by a nearby citizen.
Moments when two people in Istanbul pretended to eat bread next to a garbage container to give a victim impression were captured on a mobile phone camera. The footage quickly became a trending topic, sparking numerous comments on social media.
STRIKING IMAGE BESIDE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER
According to claims, two individuals in Istanbul sat next to a garbage container with bread they brought, pretending to eat. It was alleged that they tried to attract the attention of nearby citizens by feigning a victim appearance. The moments were recorded second by second by a citizen in the vicinity.
"LOOK AT THE STATE THEY'VE FALLEN INTO FOR EASY MONEY"
The footage spread rapidly on social media and received many comments.
Under the post, users commented:
- “Look at the state they've fallen into for easy money”
- “New begging tactic... especially common around Karaköy Galataport”
- “Familiar trick”
in the form of remarks.
DEBATE STARTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
While some users evaluated the footage as a "begging method," others argued that comments should not be made without knowing the full context of the images.