24.04.2026 19:11
A shocking ploy in Kağıthane: Hired a fake robber to reconcile with ex-girlfriend, arrested while playing the hero
In İstanbul's Kağıthane district, a young man wanting to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend resorted to an unimaginable scheme. He hired a 16-year-old to stage a knife robbery of his ex-girlfriend in her car, then stepped in as the hero who saved her. However, the meticulous work of the police uncovered the truth. Both suspects were arrested and sent to prison.
In Istanbul's Kağıthane district, a young man who wanted to reunite with his ex-girlfriend devised an unbelievable plan. According to allegations, the suspect directed a 16-year-old youth to carry out a knife-point robbery attempt against his ex-girlfriend in her car. The young man then arrived at the scene and played the role of a 'rescuer,' but he was uncovered along with his plan as a result of a detailed investigation by police teams.
In the incident, which was also captured on security cameras, the moment of the attack and subsequent events were revealed one by one, and the fabricated plan was quickly solved. The two suspects taken into custody were arrested by the court and sent to prison.
SHE EXPERIENCED A NIGHTMARE THE MOMENT SHE GOT INTO THE CAR
The incident occurred on April 21 at around 2:40 PM in the Hamidiye neighborhood. Elifnur A. was attacked by a person with a masked face and a knife in his hand as she was getting into her parked car. The suspect opened the car door, threatened the young woman, and attempted a robbery.
THE "ESCAPE" MOMENT WAS PART OF THE PLAN
During the robbery attempt, the suspect suddenly panicked and began to flee the scene. Although the ex-boyfriend Alperen M., who arrived at the scene at that moment, chasing the suspect initially appeared to be an intervention, it later emerged that the incident was actually planned.
POLICE UNCOVERED THE TRUTH
After the incident, teams launched an investigation and, through security camera footage and field examinations, determined that the robbery attempt was a setup. The investigation revealed that the person who carried out the attack was Y.A., and the incident was organized by the ex-boyfriend Alperen M.
CAMERAS RECORDED EVERYTHING
Footage from nearby security cameras showed the suspect entering the car, making threats with a knife, and then fleeing. The footage also showed nearby citizens trying to chase the suspect.
CONFESSION: "I DID IT TO RECONCILE"
It was learned that one of the suspects taken into custody, Alperen M., stated in his police statement that he planned the incident to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend.
BOTH WERE ARRESTED
After their procedures at the police station, Alperen M. and Y.A. were referred to the courthouse and, upon being brought before the court, were arrested on charges of 'robbery' and sent to prison.