09.04.2025 15:23
Following the death of artist Volkan Konak, an investigation was launched by the Çatalca Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding Çatalca Mufti Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, who commented, "He died on stage. Now they will ask us; how did you know him? Our answer is this." As part of the investigation, Mehmetalioğlu's phone was seized.
Master artist Volkan Konak passed away in the hospital after collapsing on stage during a concert in Cyprus. Following Konak's death, the Çatalca Mufti Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu made a scandalous post.
"FOR US, HE DRINKS, FOR US, HE BURNS"
Mehmetalioğlu's words, "He died on stage. Now they will ask us; how did you know? Our answer is this. We knew him like this. For us, he drinks, for us, he burns," caused outrage.
NEW POST AFTER REACTIONS
In response to the reactions to his post, Mehmetalioğlu stated, "I thank my Lord for the discomfort I have caused to everyone who is an enemy to religion, the state, the presidency, and our sacred values."
DIRECTORATE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS INITIATED AN INVESTIGATION
Following the public's reaction, the Directorate of Religious Affairs launched an investigation against Mehmetalioğlu. In a statement made by the presidency, it was stated; "An investigation has been initiated by our presidency regarding the news containing allegations about some social media posts of Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, the Mufti of Çatalca District in Istanbul, which have been circulating in the public recently."
PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ALSO INITIATED AN INVESTIGATION
According to the news in Ekonomim, the Çatalca Chief Public Prosecutor's Office also initiated an investigation against Mufti Mehmetalioğlu. As part of the investigation, Mehmetalioğlu's phone was seized.