The number of detentions related to the abduction of Karaal, Deputy General Manager of IBB Culture Inc., has increased to 12.

The number of detentions related to the abduction of Karaal, Deputy General Manager of IBB Culture Inc., has increased to 12.

21.06.2026 15:31

Two more people have been detained in the investigation into Erhan Karaal, the Deputy General Manager of İBB Kültür A.Ş. who was kidnapped in Maltepe. The number of suspects in custody has risen to 12.

In the operation conducted in Maltepe, two more people were detained in the investigation regarding Erhan Karaal, the Deputy General Manager of IBB Culture A.S., who was rescued. The number of suspects in custody has risen to 12.

TWO MORE PEOPLE CAUGHT

During the investigation into Erhan Karaal, the Deputy General Manager of IBB Culture A.S., who was kidnapped by three unidentified individuals in front of his home in Maltepe on Wednesday, June 17, around 21:00, and rescued as a result of the work by the Public Security Branch Robbery Bureau teams, two more suspects were detained. After the statements of the 10 suspects in custody and subsequent efforts, the number of suspects in custody rose to 12 with the capture of two more individuals.

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