A new arson investigation has been launched in Istanbul targeting a criminal organization known publicly as the "Şapkalılar" (The Hat-Wearers).
According to the allegations, members of the organization demanded money from businessman Cihan Sütşurup, who is named as a suspect in an investigation regarding transactions in capital markets.
Following the refusal of the demand by Sütşurup, who is the father-in-law of artist Mustafa Sandal, it was determined that a car belonging to his sister, Gönül Akan, was set on fire on October 31 at approximately 02:30.
Upon notification, police and fire department teams were dispatched to the scene. While the fire was extinguished by the fire crews, the vehicle was rendered unusable.
TWO SUSPECTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18...
Police teams, who launched an investigation following the incident, examined security camera footage from the surrounding area. As a result of technical and physical surveillance, the identities of the individuals believed to have carried out the arson were determined.
In a simultaneous operation, 2 suspects, who were stated to be under the age of 18, were taken into custody. It was learned that the suspects were referred to the courthouse after their procedures at the police station were completed.
It was stated that the security camera footage captured the moments when two people approached the SUV and set the vehicle on fire.
News Source: 12punto
