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A large-scale anti-drug operation in Istanbul led to the arrest of 25 public figures, including singer İlyas Yalçıntaş and pop star Syła Gencoglu, with four individuals, including Yalçıntaş and model Ayshe Nur Balji, being remanded into custody by a court. The suspects are alleged to have used or facilitated the use of narcotics and stimulants.
Consensus
- A large anti-drug operation was conducted in Istanbul involving the arrest of 25 public figures.
- Among those arrested were artists, entrepreneurs, models, and other celebrities.
- All detainees were required to provide biological samples (blood and hair) for drug testing.
- The suspects are alleged to have used or facilitated the use of narcotics or stimulants.
- The operation was carried out by Turkish gendarmerie and supported by prosecutors from Bakırköy district.
- A court in Istanbul ordered the detention of four individuals, including İlyas Yalçıntaş and Ayshe Nur Balji.
Points of divergence
- The court arrested four people, including İlyas Yalçıntaş and model Ayshe Nur Balji. Syła Gencoglu was among the detained but her case has not yet been decided; prosecutors proposed releasing her under a non-removal bond. — riamo
- The court arrested four individuals, including İlyas Yalçıntaş and model Ayshe Nur Balji. Syła Gencoglu was also among those investigated. Additionally, Ayşe Hatun Oнал (Miss Turkey 1999 winner) was detained based on surveillance and social media analysis; actor Burak Deniz was previously arrested with positive drug test results. — vm
- The prosecution stated that 77% of the celebrity detainees tested positive for drugs. The anti-drug operations began at the end of 2025, and another raid occurred in early June involving Ayşe Hatun Oнал and actress Beren Saat. — kommersant
- The operation involved a total of 25 suspects including Syła Gencoglu. The prosecution issued warrants for arrest, searches, interviews, and biological testing. No mention was made of the court's decision on detention or release conditions. — vesti
- Earlier in Istanbul, 22 prominent individuals were detained; among them were Beren Saat and Ayşe Hatun Oнал. The operation involved gendarmerie forces and targeted artists, businessmen, musicians, and models. — m24
Coverage (5 sources)
- Court in Istanbul Arrests Singer Ilıyasa Yalçıntaş — РИАМО
- Istanbul Court Arrests Singer Yalcintash on Charges of Trafficking in Prohibited Substances — Вечерняя Москва
- Turkish singer Sylu detained in Istanbul on drug charges — Коммерсантъ
- Famous Turkish singer detained during anti-drug raid — Вести
- Turkish singer detained in Istanbul during anti-drug raid — Москва 24