He had been detained: Statement from Habertürk regarding Mehmet Akif Ersoy

Following the detention of Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Habertürk announced in a statement that Ersoy has been suspended from his duties.

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He had been detained: Statement from Habertürk regarding Mehmet Akif Ersoy

Habertürk TV Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy has been detained as part of a drug investigation.

Following this development, the channel announced in a statement that Ersoy has been removed from his position.

The statement issued by Habertürk included the following:

"Habertürk TV Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy has been detained as part of an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mehmet Akif Ersoy has been suspended from his duties for the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

Respectfully announced to the public."

News Source: 12punto