16.05.2026 10:41
Social media influencer Hülya Sönmez, whose moments of attacking a woman she argued with in traffic in Istanbul were captured on security cameras, was fined 180,000 TL as a result of police investigations. The influencer's driver's license was suspended for 60 days, and her vehicle was impounded.
A social media influencer named Hülya Sönmez, who headbutted a woman she argued with in traffic in Arnavutköy, received an unforgettable penalty.
HEADBUTT
The incident occurred in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul. According to the information obtained, Hülya Sönmez, who produces content under the name "Kelebek Sarsılmaz" on social media, argued with another female driver in traffic. As the argument escalated, Sönmez got out of her vehicle and headbutted the female driver, and the moments were recorded second by second by security cameras in the area.
FILED COMPLAINT AGAINST THE INFLUENCER
It was learned that after the incident, the female driver went to the police station and filed a complaint. Examining the footage, the Arnavutköy District Police Department Traffic Bureau teams launched a comprehensive investigation. As a result of the investigations, Hülya Sönmez was caught.
180 THOUSAND LIRA FINE AND 60-DAY LICENSE SUSPENSION
It was determined that the social media influencer, who got out of the vehicle and carried out the assault, was fined a total of 180 thousand TL in traffic administrative fines, and her driver's license was confiscated for 60 days. Additionally, it was stated that the vehicle she was using was banned from traffic for 60 days.
MOMENTS OF ASSAULT ON SECURITY CAMERA
Meanwhile, the moment of the assault was recorded second by second by security cameras. The footage showed the individual getting out of the vehicle and attacking the female driver.