Eda Saraç had objected to the convoy of AKP Chairman and President Erdoğan: Court reaches a decision

On October 25, 2025, theater actress Eda Saraç, who was trying to reach her stage in Harbiye, could not cross the barriers due to security measures established in the area as part of President Erdoğan's Istanbul program.

Following an argument that broke out after she was not allowed to pass, Saraç was taken into custody by police intervention; allegations were raised that she was handcuffed behind her back and assaulted during this process.

A decision has been reached regarding artist Eda Saraç, who was arrested for "insulting the President" on the grounds that she objected to President Erdoğan's convoy while on her way to her stage in Harbiye.

A release order was issued for Saraç, whose detention was reviewed today.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Theater artist Eda Saraç was taken into custody on the grounds that she objected to the security measures established for the program of President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while trying to reach her stage in Harbiye. Brought to court in Çağlayan on October 27, Saraç was arrested by the court on charges of "insulting the President."

On October 25, 2025, theater actress Eda Saraç, who was trying to reach her stage in Harbiye, could not cross the barriers due to security measures established in the area as part of President Erdoğan's Istanbul program. Following an argument that broke out after she was not allowed to pass, Saraç was taken into custody by police intervention; allegations were raised that she was handcuffed behind her back and assaulted during this process.

After being held in a detention cell for one night at the Vatan Police Headquarters, Saraç was referred to the prosecutor's office on charges of "insulting the President." On October 27, 2025, at the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan, the prosecutor's request was accepted, and it was decided that she be arrested.

News Source: 12punto