This is how Habertürk reported on Mehmet Akif Ersoy: Social media backlash ensued

While the arrest of Mehmet Akif Ersoy as part of a drug investigation remains a hot topic, Habertürk TV did not mention Ersoy's connection to the organization in its report on the arrest. Ersoy had been removed from his position as Editor-in-Chief of Habertürk TV after being taken into custody.

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This is how Habertürk reported on Mehmet Akif Ersoy: Social media backlash ensued

Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the Editor-in-Chief of Habertürk TV, who was taken into custody as part of a drug investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, has been arrested along with three other individuals.

ALLEGATIONS IN THE FILE BECOME A HOT TOPIC

The referral document for Ersoy included statements such as, "providing space and opportunity for drug use in their own residences, supplying drugs to women coming to the house, subsequently engaging in sexual intercourse with more than two people, and obtaining sectoral and financial benefits in the process by involving women in his circle in such relations..." These allegations in the document found a wide echo on social media.

HOW DID HABERTÜRK REPORT THE NEWS?

As eyes turned to Habertürk, it was noted that the channel did not include the institutional link with Ersoy in the report it published regarding his arrest.

Mehmet Akif Ersoy has been arrested.

An arrest warrant was issued for 4 out of 8 suspects. pic.twitter.com/2yGejWTEk0
— Habertürk TV (@HaberturkTV) December 11, 2025