31.08.2026 14:32
In Sancaktepe, national gymnastics coach Funda Bakis was stabbed in the chest and killed by her former employee Zehra G. following an argument over a debt issue. It was determined that Zehra G. had taken out a loan and given the money to Bakis while working at the gym, leading to a financial dispute between the two. The moments when Bakis was stabbed and the suspects fled were captured on a mobile phone camera.
In Istanbul's Sancaktepe district, national gymnastics coach Funda Bakış lost her life after being stabbed in the chest during a debt dispute with her former employee Zehra G. New chilling footage related to the incident has emerged.
DISPUTE ERUPTED OVER DEBT ISSUE
The incident occurred in the Abdurrahmangazi neighborhood. According to the information obtained, a debate arose between Zehra G., who previously worked at her gym, and national gymnastics coach Funda Bakış over a debt matter. When the argument turned into a fight, Zehra G. stabbed Bakış in the chest. Bakış, who was severely injured, could not be saved despite all the medical intervention.
SHE HAD TAKEN A LOAN AND GIVEN THE MONEY
In the police investigation, it was determined that Zehra G. had taken out a loan during her employment at the gym and given the money to Bakış, which was the reason for the debt animosity between the two. Following the incident, Zehra G., who fled, along with A.H.U. (21) and E.Ş. (21), who were determined to have been involved in the fight, were taken into custody by police teams.
THEY WERE REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE
Meanwhile, it was learned that Zehra G. had a police record for 'insult' and A.H.U. for 'intentional injury'. The 3 suspects, whose procedures at the police station were completed, were referred to the courthouse.
THE FIGHT WHERE FUNDA BAKIŞ WAS STABBED IS ON CAMERA
Mobile phone footage of the incident has emerged. In the images, the argument between the parties turning into a fight, Funda Bakış being stabbed, and the suspects running away can be seen.