November 2025: Major Drug Operation
November 2025: Expanding Drug Investigation Continues to Shake Turkish Celebrity World
Following the initial operations in October, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office extended its sweeping narcotics investigation throughout November 2025. This second phase of the inquiry targeted a broad range of individuals, including veteran actors, popular musicians, and prominent social media influencers.
Investigation Details and Charges
The judicial process in November 2025 focused on a series of high-profile statements and forensic examinations. According to the investigation files, the individuals were brought in for questioning and toxicological testing under the following legal framework:
- Purchasing, accepting, or possessing drugs or stimulants for personal use.
- Providing a place for the use of drugs.
- Encouraging the use of illegal substances.
As part of the standard legal protocol, all suspects were escorted to the Council of Forensic Medicine (Adli Tıp Kurumu) to provide biological samples for analysis to determine their involvement in the case.
List of Celebrities Involved in the November Investigation
The following individuals were among those called to the Istanbul Courthouse or relevant police departments to provide statements and undergo forensic testing as part of the November 2025 investigation:
- Oktay Kaynarca (Actor)
- Kaan Tangöze (Musician)
- Murat Dalkılıç (Singer)
- Emel Müftüoğlu (Singer)
- Kemal Doğulu (TV Personality)
- İsmail Hacıoğlu (Actor)
- Ersay Üner (Musician)
- Gökhan Türkmen (Singer)
- Tuğba Melis Türk (Actress)
Current Legal Status
Following the statements and the collection of forensic evidence, the Prosecutor’s Office began evaluating the files on an individual basis. While some individuals were cleared of charges with a “Decision of Non-Prosecution” (Takipsizlik) following the analysis, others have been subject to ongoing judicial control measures and probation (Denetimli Serbestlik) as the legal process continues.
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