ALBAWABA - Beren Saat, Kenan Doğulu and Enis Arıkan are among celebrities detained in a major investigation.
A new operation involving several well-known figures from Turkey's entertainment industry has become one of the most talked-about stories in the country.
According to Turkish media reports, authorities carried out a new phase of an ongoing investigation into allegations involving prohibited substances and related offences. Prosecutors issued detention orders, leading to the arrest of 22 individuals on Thursday morning as part of the operation. Authorities are also reportedly continuing procedures involving several other individuals connected to the investigation.
Prosecutors in Istanbul coordinated the operation, which teams from the Istanbul Police Department's Narcotics Crimes Division executed. Police conducted simultaneous actions against suspects whose names appeared in the investigation file. After their detention, authorities took the suspects for medical examinations before transferring them to the Narcotics Crimes Branch headquarters in Küçükçekmece for questioning.
Among the most recognisable names reported to be included in the operation are actress Beren Saat, singer Kenan Doğulu, actor Enis Arıkan, singer Yaşar İpek, singer and former model Ayşe Hatun Önal, DJ and producer Ozan Doğulu, social media personality Kerimcan Durmaz, singer Berdan Mardini, director Mehmet Cem Karcı, businessman Murat Saygı, fashion designer Tolga Çam, and influencer Selin Ciğerci. Turkish media reports stated that the list also includes several business figures, models, and entertainment industry professionals.
The latest operation comes after months of high-profile investigations involving celebrities. Earlier stages of the investigation attracted major public attention when toxicology reports were released regarding several actors, singers, and social media personalities. Those reports included names such as Serenay Sarıkaya, Onur Tuna, Blok3, Feyza Civelek, Niran Ünsal, and others. The publication of those findings generated widespread debate across Turkish media and social media platforms.
According to reports, the current investigation focuses on allegations related to the possession of prohibited substances for personal use and claims involving the facilitation of substance abuse. Authorities have not yet released detailed evidence regarding individual suspects, and no court rulings have been announced at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing.
The inclusion of high-profile figures such as Beren Saat, Kenan Doğulu, and Enis Arıkan quickly dominated headlines across Turkey. Social media users reacted with surprise as news of the detentions spread throughout the morning.
Officials are expected to review statements, evidence, and forensic findings before determining the next legal steps. More information is likely to emerge as prosecutors continue examining the case.
For now, the investigation remains one of the biggest celebrity-related legal stories in Turkey, with the entertainment industry closely watching for further developments.
