New development in the Güllü case: Sultan Nur Ulu's house arrest was lifted
Defense against Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter on the allegation of threat in the false testimony case regarding the Güllü death investigation; Tuğberk Yağız Gülter's lawyer filed a new criminal complaint
Quick Look
- Sultan Nur Ulu, who was tried with false testimony within the scope of the investigation into the death of singer Güllü, argued that she remained silent due to the pressure and threats of Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter.
- Güllü's son Tuğberk Yağız Gülter's lawyer filed a new criminal complaint against Ulu and Kervan Eminoğlu, accusing them of "intentional murder by premeditation".
- The court lifted Ulu's house arrest and postponed the hearing to February 3.
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Why It Matters
As part of the investigation into the death of singer Güllü, a false testimony case has been filed against Sultan Nur Ulu and the trial continues. Ulu continues to claim that Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter did not reveal the truth at the first stage due to pressure and threats. Güllü's son Tuğberk Yağız Gülter's lawyer filed a new criminal complaint against Ulu and Kervan Eminoğlu, accusing them of "intentional murder by premeditation". The court ruled to wait for the finalization of the decision in the premeditated murder case and the outcome of the new criminal complaint investigation, and lifted Ulu's house arrest.
The trial of Sultan Nur Ulu, who was sued on the charge of 'false testimony' due to the statements she gave within the scope of the investigation into the death of singer Güllü, continued.
According to Sabah, Ulu, who made his defense in court, denied the accusations against him and claimed that the reason why he did not reveal the truth at the first stage was the pressure and threats of Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter.
"I WAS SILENT BECAUSE TUĞYAN THREATENED ME"
Claiming that Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter told him "If I burn, you will burn too", Ulu claimed that Gülter scared him by saying that the brakes did not work while they were traveling in the car.
Stating that he was worried about the blame being placed on him, Ulu stated that he was waiting for the evidence to be collected upon the advice of his lawyer.
Ulu, who said that after moving away from Gülter, he went to the police station and told what he knew, requested his acquittal from the court.
NEW CRIMINAL COMPLAINT: "PRESENTATIONAL KILLING"
Rahmi Çelik, the lawyer of Güllü's son Tuğberk Yağız Gülter, who attended the hearing, stated that new expert reports regarding the file have emerged.
Çelik announced that in line with these reports, they filed a new criminal complaint against Sultan Nur Ulu and Kervan Eminoğlu to the Yalova Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, accusing them of 'premeditated murder by participation'.
INTERIM DECISION FROM THE COURT: HOUSE ARREST HAS BEEN REMOVED
Announcing its interim decision, the court ruled to wait for the finalization of the decision in the intentional homicide file and the outcome of the investigation regarding the new criminal complaint.
The judicial control measure against Sultan Nur Ulu, who was reportedly caught while trying to escape abroad on December 12, 2025 and was subsequently placed under house arrest, was lifted.
The court postponed the hearing to February 3.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Yalova Chief Public Prosecutor's Office will launch an investigation upon the new criminal complaint and will make an evaluation regarding the accusation of 'deliberate murder with participation' against Sultan Nur Ulu and Kervan Eminoğlu.
Likely · Within weeks
The court may take steps at the hearing on February 3, depending on the finalization of the decision in the intentional homicide file and the results of the new investigation.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the content of the new expert reports?
- What is the evidence regarding Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter's threats?
- How will the Yalova Chief Public Prosecutor's Office evaluate the new criminal complaint?
- What will the hearing yield on February 3?
