10.03.2026 14:30
In the investigation regarding the death of Rojin Kabaiş, a student at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, the latest report concerning the mobile phone sent to Spain stated that access to the device could not be obtained, and only a partial content examination could be conducted.
Rojin Kabaiş, a first-year student in the Department of Child Development at YYU Faculty of Education, went missing after leaving the dormitory on September 27, 2023. Kabaiş's lifeless body was found on the shore of Mollakasım Neighborhood by Lake Van on October 15.
DNA OF 2 MEN DETECTED
In the report submitted to the case by the Forensic Medicine Institution's Biological Specialization Department on October 10, it was stated that DNA belonging to two different men was detected in Kabaiş's chest and vaginal area. A comprehensive DNA screening was conducted on individuals who were deemed to have possibly come into contact with the body during the transfer process to the Forensic Medicine Institution Van Group Presidency Morgue Specialization Department.
DNA PROFILE COMPARISON OF 195 PEOPLE CONDUCTED
Initially, the DNA profiles of 134 individuals were compared, and this number has recently increased to 195. DNA samples were also taken from university and dormitory security personnel, while Rojin's mobile phone was sent to Spain for examination three months ago.
FULL ACCESS TO THE DEVICE NOT ACHIEVED
The Van Bar Association made a statement regarding Rojin's mobile phone sent for examination. The statement said, "It is known that in the Rojin Kabaiş case, the content of the mobile phone that has not been opened until today was sent to Spain for the purpose of determining its contents, obtaining images, and conducting a technical examination. However, the latest report indicates that full access to the device could not be achieved, and only a partial content examination was conducted. It is of great importance for the material truth to be revealed that digital data is examined in a complete and verifiable manner. We respectfully inform the public that we will continue to follow up on the process to ensure it is conducted transparently and effectively."