New development in drug operation: Statement from Ziynet Sali's lawyer
The lawyer for singer Ziynet Sali, who was instructed to provide a statement and a blood sample as part of a drug operation targeting celebrities launched this morning, has issued a statement.
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A wide-ranging operation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's Smuggling, Narcotics and Economic Crimes Investigation Bureau has brought a list including famous names to the agenda. The investigation is being carried out against many well-known public figures on charges of "using drugs or stimulants."
In the operation carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams, 19 individuals, including Dilan Polat, Engin Polat, Hadise Açıkgöz, İrem Derici, Kubilay Aka, Kaan Yıldırım, Berrak Tüzünataç, Demet Evgar Babataş, Duygu Özaslan Mutaf, Zeynep Meriç Aral Keskin, Özge Özpirinçci, lawyer Feyza Altun, Derin Talu, Deren Talu, Metin Akdülger, Ceren Moray Orcan, and Mert Yazıcıoğlu, were taken to the Provincial Gendarmerie Command to provide statements and blood samples.
One of the names requested to provide a statement and blood sample within the scope of the investigation was the famous singer Ziynet Sali. However, it was learned that Sali is currently abroad.
The artist's lawyer, Cemil Cem Eribol, made a written statement regarding the matter, saying, "My client will provide her statement after she returns." He also added, "We believe that Ziynet Sali was included in the matter by mistake."
“WE BELIEVE SHE WAS INCLUDED IN THE MATTER BY MISTAKE”
The statement by singer Ziynet Sali's lawyer, Cemil Cem Eribol, is as follows:
"Media and press reports stating that my client Ziynet Sali has been detained are not true. Specifically, my client Ziynet Sali has been invited to provide a statement, but since she is abroad, she will provide her statement upon her return.
In the meantime, we would like to state unequivocally: My client Ziynet Sali has never even smoked a cigarette in her life, and she has no connection or involvement whatsoever with the investigation or the individuals in question. We believe that my client Ziynet Sali was included in the matter by mistake."