Fatma Soydaş arrest prompts boyfriend Efe Beycan's 'new wife' remarks

Turkish social‑media influencer Fatma Soydaş was taken into custody on charges of publicly insulting religious values. After her detention, her boyfriend Efe Beycan – popularly known as “Zebani Efe” – answered followers’ questions on his own account. Beycan said their relationship had been strained, that he could not visit her in prison, and expressed regret, recalling past moments together. He later made the comment, “One wife goes, another comes; we’ll find a new one,” which quickly spread online. Beycan wished Soydaş a swift release while the legal investigation and court proceedings continue.

The case has drawn attention on Turkish social media, sparking debate over freedom of expression, the handling of online content, and the personal fallout for the couple.