US EditionTurkish singers, actors and other celebrities questioned in a drug investigation
- On Wednesday, Istanbul's chief prosecutor summoned several high-profile Turkish celebrities, including 12 singers, actors, and social media influencers, for questioning and blood tests in a drugs-related investigation.
- Authorities opened this investigation amid concerns about drug or stimulant use by certain individuals, and the probe comes at a time when President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government is intensifying pressure on cultural figures and political dissidents.
- The celebrities, who were not taken into custody, are expected to be released after completing blood tests related to the probe.
- Separately, pop singer Mabel Matiz faces up to three years in prison for alleged 'obscenity' in his song lyrics, as prosecutors claim the work violates public morality laws.
- These legal developments highlight ongoing scrutiny of Turkey's entertainment sector, with both drug-related inquiries and allegations of indecency against performers drawing significant public attention.
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Turkish Celebrities Entangled in Drug Investigation
A number of Turkish celebrities, including singers and actors, have been questioned in a drugs-related investigation led by Istanbul's chief prosecutor. This crackdown coincides with broader actions against artists and dissenters under President Erdogan's government. Several are facing potential legal repercussions, including pop star Mabel Matiz.
CHP MP Mahmut Tanal announced the rejection of the drug-related motion and criticized AKP MPs for not coming to parliament. On the other hand, following the rejection of the motion, celebrities
Derin Talu, who attracted attention last week with her statement on a YouTube show, "I can't find a bra, nothing fits me," has now made headlines with a very different agenda. As part of a drug operation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Derin and Deren Talu were taken to the police station by gendarmerie teams this morning to be questioned.
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