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Many celebrities were detained in operations in Türkiye

Yusuf Aktaş, Emirhan Cakal, Hasan Can Kaya

31 January 2026 15:20 (UTC +04:00)

Many celebrities have been detained during operations carried out as part of an investigation in Türkiye, APA reports, citing Turkish media.

Simultaneous operations were conducted at multiple addresses within the framework of an investigation led by the Istanbul prosecutor’s office.

In a statement released by the prosecutor’s office regarding the operation, it was noted that “within the framework of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, search and detention measures were carried out in Istanbul, Ankara, Mugla and Yalova provinces (a total of 21 addresses) starting from 07:00 on January 31. As a result, drugs and weapons and ammunition were seized.”

The list of detained celebrities includes Hasan Can Kaya, Yusuf Aktas, Emirhan Cakal, Mazlum Akturk, Mert, Eren Bulbul, Sila Dundar, Dondu Sahin, Burak Gungor, Ahmet Can Dundar, Bercan Guven, and Firat Yaylan.

There are also celebrities for whom detention decisions have been issued in absentia due to being abroad (Enes Batur Sungurtekin, Baris Murat Yagci, Ecenaz Ucer, Kemal Can Parlak, Cagri Taner, Turgut Ekim, Barbaros Dikmen, Yaren Alaca, Nisa Bolukbasi).