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Istanbul drug and blackmail investigation detains 21 suspects

The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched two major investigations in Istanbul targeting individuals known in the arts, sports, and social media sectors. The first investigation focuses on the use, facilitation, and provision of locations for drug and stimulant use. The second investigation involves charges of blackmail, violation of privacy, and procuring prostitution.

Across both probes, a total of 24 suspects were identified, with 21 individuals successfully detained. High-profile figures among those detained include actor Aras Bulut İynemli, singer Sefo (Seyfullah Sağır), and actress Melis Sezen. Other notable names involved in the proceedings include Nilperi Şahinkaya, Hasan Şaş, and Melis İşiten.

Following detention, suspects were referred to the Forensic Medicine Institute for biological testing and health checks. While some individuals, such as Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart, were arrested, others including Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş were released under judicial control measures. Singer Sefo and actress Melis İşiten have since released statements regarding their involvement and subsequent release.

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Aras Bulut İynemli · Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı · Gölcük · Hasan Şaş · Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command · Kocaeli Provincial Gendarmerie Command · Mehmet Y. · Melis Sezen · Recep Y. · Sefo · Seyfullah Sağır

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