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Ali Haydar Kurum Detained in Ümraniye
Businessman Ali Haydar Kurum from Van was arrested in Ümraniye by Istanbul prosecutors and police, facing charges ranging from drug use to attempted murder. Investigation continues as authorities await further statements.
Minister Gürlek: Social Media Is Not an Unregulated Space, Virtual Fame Will Not Shield Crime
Mehmet Fatih Tançalan, known as Vanlı Kara Haydar, was arrested on 8 September 2026 for money laundering linked to criminal proceeds, following investigations by the Van and Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Offices.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Virtual Fame Will Not Be a Cover for Crime
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek warned that attempts to legitimize crime proceeds through luxury lifestyles and flashy wedding scenes on social media will be scrutinized by judicial authorities and monitored by the judiciary without delay.
After Van's Kara Haydar, Ali Haydar Kurum Arrested: Footage Sparks Reaction
Ali Haydar Kurum was detained and arrested for insulting the Turkish nation following footage of Van's Kara Haydar. Police found drugs, weapons, and other evidence during the arrest.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is a Legal and Regulated Domain
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that social media is not an unregulated, lawless space.
Ali Haydar Kurum and Mehmet Fatih Tançalan Arrested After Social Media Post
Ali Haydar Kurum was detained in Ümraniye after images shared on social media and taken to Istanbul Police with 11 criminal records. Meanwhile, "Vanlı Kara Haydar" Mehmet Fatih Tançalan was also arrested.
Digital Payments Added 574 Billion TL to Turkey's Economy in 2025
Mastercard’s 2025 report shows digital payments contributed 574 billion TL to Turkey’s economy, boosting tax revenue, tourism, and household consumption.
Ali Haydar Kurum Arrested in Ümraniye Over Social Media Videos
Istanbul prosecutor investigates 1965-born Ali Haydar Kurum under Article 301 after social media videos; he was arrested in Ümraniye and faces multiple charges.
Borsa Istanbul Announces BVSAN and ETILR BISTECH Share Market Trading System
Borsa Istanbul released an announcement on September 9, 2026, detailing the BVSAN and ETILR BISTECH share market trading system, with bulk trades conducted among TRA, GRM, and INM members.
China's Producer Prices Rise 3.8% YoY in August
China's Producer Price Index climbed 3.8% year‑over‑year in August, while the Consumer Price Index rose 0.8%. Ongoing Middle East tensions continue to push energy costs higher, supporting the uptick in producer prices.
Ali Haydar Kurum arrested after social media images
Ali Haydar Kurum was detained by Istanbul prosecutors after social media images led to an arrest under Article 301, which criminalizes insults against the Turkish nation and state institutions.
New Fuel Price Pressure: Refinery Margins Tripled
The US/Israel-Iran conflict and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries increased risks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising gasoline and diesel prices and tripling refinery margins.