03.11.2026 01:11
It was alleged that the criminal organization known as the "Hats" in Istanbul demanded money from businessman Cihan Sütşurup, who is being tried as a suspect in a capital markets investigation. After the demand was rejected, a car belonging to Sütşurup's sister Gönül Akan was set on fire on the night of October 31. The moment of the arson was captured on security camera, while two suspects under the age of 18 were detained.
In Istanbul, it was alleged that the criminal organization known as the 'Hats' demanded money from businessman Cihan Sütşurup, who is being tried as a 'suspect' in an investigation into the capital market. After the request was refused, a car belonging to Sütşurup's sister, Gönül Akan, was set on fire. Two suspects, determined to be under the age of 18, were caught in connection with the incident.
In the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering Crimes Investigation Bureau into transactions carried out in capital markets, it was alleged that the criminal organization known as the 'Hats' demanded money from businessman Cihan Sütşurup, who is being tried as a 'suspect' in the investigation into the capital market.
WHEN THE REQUEST WAS REFUSED, THE SUV WAS SET ON FIRE
After the request was refused, it was determined that a car belonging to Cihan Sütşurup's sister, Gönül Akan, was set on fire at around 02:30 on October 31. Fire brigade and police teams were dispatched to the scene after a report. While the fire brigade extinguished the fire, the car became unusable.
THOSE CAUGHT TURNED OUT TO BE UNDER 18
Police teams, who launched an investigation after the incident, examined the surrounding security cameras and launched a large-scale technical and physical surveillance. As a result of the examinations, the identities of the people who set the vehicle on fire were determined. In a simultaneous operation, 2 suspects determined to have carried out the incident, who are under the age of 18, were detained. It was learned that the suspects, whose statement procedures at the police station were completed, were referred to the courthouse.
THE MOMENT OF ARSON ON CAMERA
In footage reflected on the surrounding security camera, 2 suspects coming next to the SUV were seen setting the vehicle on fire.