08.09.2025 13:31
The Manifest group and its founder, Tolga Akış, who are being investigated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for charges of 'indecent acts' and 'exhibitionism,' maintained their silence throughout the day. However, in an unexpected move, the group members and Akış shocked their fans by deleting their X (formerly known as Twitter) accounts.
One of the prominent groups in the music world, Manifest, has recently made headlines not for their stage performances but for an investigation launched against them. While the examination initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office continues, the group and its founder, Tolga Akış, have remained silent but made an unexpected move: they completely deleted their X accounts.
On the evening of September 6, 2025, an investigation was launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against the Manifest group on charges of "Indecent acts" and "Exhibitionism."
The prosecutor's office stated that behaviors contrary to the common moral, decency, and modesty understanding of society were exhibited during the concert. It was also assessed that these behaviors could have negative effects, especially on children and young people. The incident, which was characterized as actions that could damage cultural values, had a significant echo in the public.
SILENCE AND SURPRISING DECISION
Members of Manifest and Tolga Akış, who had not made any statements since the morning, took an unexpected step later in the day. Group members Sueda Uluca, Hilal Yelekçi, Lidya Pınar, Zeynep Sude Oktay, Mina Solak, Esin Bahat, along with the group's founder and creator of the Big5 competition, Tolga Akış, closed their X (formerly Twitter) accounts.
This decision caused great astonishment both in the music community and on social media. Followers began to discuss why the group chose such a path.
ALL EYES ON MANIFEST
Having quickly gained a large fan base with their concerts and songs, Manifest is facing such an investigation for the first time. The statements that the group and Tolga Akış will make in the coming days are eagerly awaited.