Esat Yontunç released under judicial control

An arrest warrant was issued for Acun Medya General Broadcast Coordinator Esat Yontunç as part of a drug investigation targeting celebrities conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Yontunç was detained yesterday at Istanbul Airport.

Following his detention, Yontunç was first taken for a health check. After providing a drug test sample and completing the necessary procedures, Yontunç was referred to the courthouse to have his statement taken.

WHO IS ESAT YONTUNÇ?

Esat Yontunç was born on May 5, 1969, in Istanbul and serves as the General Coordinator at Acun Medya.

Yontunç, who began his education at Moda College, graduated from the Department of Anthropology at Istanbul University. He stepped into the television world in 2002 with the program "Acun Firarda," which he prepared together with Acun Ilıcalı; the program aired until 2006.

Working as a general coordinator at Acun Medya since 2004, Yontunç has taken on significant roles in the production process of many popular programs such as Survivor, O Ses Türkiye, Yetenek Sizsiniz, Var Mısın Yok Musun, Fear Factor, Rising Star Türkiye, and 3 Adam. It is stated that Yontunç is among the closest figures to Acun Ilıcalı.

News Source: 12punto