Istanbul prosecutors have released a prominent media figure on house arrest following her detention in a narcotics investigation, according to official statements released on April 24, 2026.
Ela Rumeysa Cebeci, a well-known broadcaster, was taken into custody in December 2025 as part of a probe conducted by the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office into alleged drug-related offenses. Authorities confirmed she tested positive for narcotics during the investigation, which also involved several other media professionals.
After providing additional testimony to prosecutors, Cebeci was released from custody under judicial supervision, with officials imposing house arrest as a condition of her release. The measure came four months after her initial detention.
Cebeci was among seven individuals detained in the operation, including the former general manager of Haberturk TV, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was also arrested in December 2025. Investigators stated that all suspects in the case returned positive results in drug screenings conducted during the inquiry.
The prosecution emphasized that Cebeci was charged with facilitating the use of narcotics, a specific offense under Turkish law. Her release under house arrest marks a development in the ongoing case, which continues to draw attention due to the high-profile nature of those involved.
Legal restrictions remain in place as part of the judicial supervision order, though no further details about the duration or specific terms of the house arrest were disclosed in the official announcements.
