5 detained in Özlem Gültekin Çelik investigation

Within the scope of the investigation carried out into the death of Özlem Gültekin Çelik, who died in Izmir on August 13, under the coordination of the Smuggling and Narcotic Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that Gültekin died as a result of a high dose of 'propofol induction' in the autopsy performed to determine the exact cause of death.

As a result of the confidential witness statements taken within the scope of the investigation and the examination of mobile phones, an operation was organized against the suspects who were determined to have supplied the substances that caused Gültekin's death on the day of the incident.

5 DETENTION

Ç.K., F.A., H.Ç., H.Y. were killed in the operation carried out in accordance with the instructions given to the Izmir Provincial Police Department's Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch Directorate. and P.C. He was detained.

STATEMENT FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

A statement regarding the investigation was also made by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

The statement in question is as follows:

"As a basis for the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Smuggling and Narcotic Crimes Investigation Bureau, regarding the incident in which the late Özlem Gültekin Çelik passed away on 13.08.2026;

As a result of the autopsy performed to determine the exact cause of death of the deceased subject to the investigation, it was determined that the deceased died as a result of high dose Propofol induction. As a result of the secret witness statements taken within the scope of the investigation and the examinations made on the mobile phones, the suspects are Ç.K., F.A. H.Ç, H.Y and P.Ç were taken into custody.

"It is respectfully announced to the public that the investigation continues meticulously in all aspects."