Can Yaman Arrested: The Actor Taken Into Custody in Turkey—Here’s Why

Can Yaman was arrested in Turkey as part of a drug investigation. Here’s what happened in detail.


Can Yaman has been arrested in Turkey. This is the news that has shaken the gossip world in the last few hours. The actor was taken into custody as part of an investigation into drug trafficking and narcotics. Let’s take a closer look at what happened.

Can Yaman Arrested in Turkey

This time, Can Yaman’s name has suddenly surfaced in gossip columns and news reports not for his achievements as an actor or brand ambassador, but because the Turkish star—loved by millions of fans around the world—was arrested in Turkey as part of an investigation into the trafficking and use of illegal substances among celebrities, journalists, and VIPs in Istanbul. But let’s take a step back.

The news was first reported by the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, which reconstructed the actions of law enforcement. Acting on a warrant issued by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office, police carried out raids on nine nightclubs across the city—venues frequented by influential figures from the television and film industries. During the extensive searches, officers reportedly found illegal substances on Can Yaman while he was inside one of the nine venues as a customer.

As a result, Can Yaman was reportedly detained following the discovery. However, an important clarification must be made: the prosecutor’s office had not issued a specific arrest warrant for the Sandokan star. According to reports, the detention occurred after he was allegedly found in possession of drugs during a large-scale inspection. Investigations are said to be ongoing as authorities attempt to uncover the network operating behind Istanbul’s VIP nightlife scene. Meanwhile, neither Yaman nor his legal team has released an official statement regarding the allegations.

We will keep you updated. Meanwhile, tonight’s episode of C’è Posta per Te, featuring Yaman as a special guest, is set to air in prime time on Canale 5, hosted as always by Maria De Filippi.

Breaking News! Can Yaman Released

According to the Italian fan page Canyaman.fanpageitalia, Turkish actor Can Yaman has been released by the police after testing negative in the drug screening that was carried out.

“Can Yaman underwent a drug test and tested negative. After giving his statements, Can was allowed to leave the premises by order of the Prosecutor’s Office.”