Former Beşiktaş Chairman Fikret Orman Detained in Expanding Drug Investigation

 

Former Beşiktaş Chairman Fikret Orman Detained in Expanding Drug Investigation

A large-scale drug investigation in Türkiye has led to the detention of 14 high-profile individuals, including prominent figures from the sports and entertainment sectors. Among those taken into custody is former Beşiktaş Chairman Fikret Orman, who led the club from 2012 to 2019.

The sweeping operation has also implicated former Galatasaray President Burak Elmas, alongside several businesspeople and celebrities, including actress Hande Erçel and businessman Hakan Sabancı. The authorities have not yet released full details regarding the specific charges or the extent of the network involved.

Sources:

• Turkish Minute: https://www.turkishminute.com/former-football-club-presidents-detained-drug-probe/

• Hürriyet Daily News: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/more-businessmen-celebrities-detained-in-latest-drug-probe-wave/

• Caliber.Az: https://caliber.az/en/turkiye-detains-14-more-celebrities-in-drug-investigation/