World · Middle East · 4 hrs ago
Turkish court acquits Sadettin Saran and Ela Rümeysa Cebeci
An Istanbul court acquitted businessman Sadettin Saran and presenter Ela Rümeysa Cebeci of drug trafficking charges on November 4.
The case accused them of supplying drugs, and prosecutors asked for prison terms of at least 10 years for each.
Cebeci attended the hearing, while Saran did not.
She denied supplying or using drugs in Turkey and said messages between the two were private jokes and references to film dialogue.
She said she had tried liquid cannabis once in the United States, where she said it was legal.
Cebeci also disputed the meaning of test results and a photo that an expert report identified as showing an electronic cigarette containing THC.
The court ruled that the alleged drug-trafficking offence had not been established, and the two were acquitted.
An Istanbul court acquitted businessperson Sadettin Saran and broadcaster Ela Rümeysa Cebeci of drug-trade charges.
The prosecutor had sought prison sentences of at least 10 years for each, alleging they supplied drugs.
Cebeci denied the allegations and said messages between her and Saran were flirtatious jokes and references to film lines.
Saran did not attend the hearing, while Cebeci appeared with her lawyers.
- Who
- Businessperson Sadettin Saran and broadcaster Ela Rümeysa Cebeci.
- What
- They were acquitted of charges of supplying or trading drugs.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- An Istanbul court in Turkey.
- Why
- They were tried over allegations of drug supply or trade. The court said the offence of drug trade was not established.
Prosecution
Saran and Cebeci
Aspect
Prosecution
The prosecutor sought prison sentences of at least 10 years for each for supplying drugs.
Saran and Cebeci
Cebeci denied supplying drugs, and the court acquitted both defendants.
Aspect
Prosecution
The prosecutor’s case concerned allegations of drug supply.
Saran and Cebeci
Cebeci said messages between her and Saran were flirtatious exchanges and film references, and denied the allegations.
Cebeci attended the hearing with her lawyers; Saran did not attend.
Cebeci denied the allegations and answered questions about messages and drug-test results.
The prosecutor requested prison sentences of at least 10 years for each defendant.
The court acquitted Saran and Cebeci.
- Defendants
- Sadettin Saran and Ela Rümeysa Cebeci
- Court location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Prosecutor’s request
- At least 10 years in prison for each
- Outcome
- Both defendants acquitted
- Case charge
- Drug or stimulant trading or supply
3 sources
Uyuşturucu davasında yeni gelişme: Sadettin Saran ve Ela Rümeysa Cebeci hakkında karar verildi
SON DAKİKA… Ela Rümeysa Cebeci hakim karşısında! Dikkat çeken ‘cilveleşiyorduk’ savunması: Mahkeme kararını açıkladı!
Son dakika... Ela Rümeysa Cebeci ve Sadettin Saran hakkında karar! 'Mesajlar film replikleri'
What people are saying
I do not understand what evidence this is based on; I reject the accusations and request my acquittal.
It is a private matter; we were flirting.