VIP Party at Bosphorus Mansion: Celebrities Implicated in Drug Investigation
Following the confessions of Sercan Yasar (Sercan Yaşar), who benefited from "effective repentance" in a drug investigation, a new operation has been conducted. In a raid targeting seven addresses across six districts by Gendarmerie teams, Aleyna Tilki, Irem Sak (İrem Sak), Danla Bilic, and Mummine Senna Yildiz (Mümmine Senna Yıldız) were detained. They were released after providing blood and hair samples.
As part of the drug investigation, detention warrants have also been issued for Kasim Garipoglu (Kasım Garipoğlu) and Burak Ates (Burak Ateş). It is alleged that Garipoglu and Ates organized drug parties at a mansion on the Istanbul Bosphorus.
The third wave of operations against celebrities was organized by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The names involved in the operation were provided by social media phenomenon Sercan Yasar, who was accused of providing drugs to celebrities and was released after benefiting from effective repentance.
Following the confessions, detention orders were issued for 10 suspects on charges of drug use and possession.
Suspects Released After Procedures
Gendarmerie teams conducted simultaneous operations at seven addresses in Sariyer (Sarıyer), Eyupsultan (Eyüpsultan), Sisli (Şişli), Uskudar (Üsküdar), Bakirkoy (Bakırköy), and Esenyurt. Singer Aleyna Tilki, actress Irem Sak, and social media influencers Danla Bilic and Mummine Senna Yildiz were detained. The four suspects were brought to the Forensic Medicine Institute and were released after blood samples were taken. As part of the same investigation, the former General Manager of Haberturk, Veyis Ates (Veyis Ateş), was also brought to the courthouse for a statement by order of the prosecutor. It was reported that blood and hair samples would also be taken from Ates.
Suspects Under Search
Search efforts continue for suspects not found at their addresses, including actress Melisa Dongel (Melisa Döngel), singer Yusuf Guney (Yusuf Güney), and phenomenon Cihan Sensozlu (Cihan Şensözlü).
Prostitution Investigation Launched
Proceedings have also been initiated regarding a prostitution investigation for Mert Vidinli and Cihan Sensozlu, known as Cihanna, who are currently fugitive suspects in the drug investigation.
Cannabis Found at Residence
Five grams of cannabis were seized at the home of Mummine Senna Yildiz in Atakoy (Ataköy). It was learned that Yildiz, a student in the Emergency and Disaster Management degree program, was an intern at the Istanbul Fire Department under the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB).
Arrest Warrants for Three Individuals Abroad
Arrest warrants have been issued for model Sevval Sahin (Şevval Şahin), social media phenomenon Seyma Subasi (Şeyma Subaşı), and organizer Mert Vidinli, who were identified as being abroad.
VIP Party at Bosphorus Mansion
An arrest warrant was issued for Kasim Garipoglu, the son of Hayyam Garipoglu (Hayyam Garipoğlu) and cousin of Cem Garipoglu (Cem Garipoğlu), the murder suspect of Munevver Karabulut (Münevver Karabulut). A detention order was also reported for businessman Burak Ates.
Mobile Phones Prohibited
Garipoglu and Ates are alleged to have organized drug parties at a mansion on the Istanbul Bosphorus.
While many names from the business world and the arts community reportedly attended the parties, it was stated that entry to the mansion was by reference only. It was also alleged that bringing mobile phones to the parties was prohibited.
Drug Investigation Statement from Tuzunatac
Actress Berrak Tuzunatac (Berrak Tüzünataç) gave a statement at the Istanbul Courthouse after hair samples previously taken from her tested positive. Berrak Tuzunatac waved to members of the press who were filming her.
Three Operations in 70 Days
Within the scope of the drug investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on October 8, statements and blood and hair samples were taken from 19 celebrities. Drug substances were detected in the hair or blood of 8 suspects, while antidepressant substances were found in 4. Last week, former Haberturk Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy, news anchor Ela Rumeysa Cebeci (Ela Rümeysa Cebeci), Mustafa Manaz, Ufuk Tetik, and Ebru Gulan (Ebru Gülan) were arrested.
