Can Yaman was released after his arrest in Turkey on charges of drug trafficking and consumption
Investigation into the world of entertainment and information in Istanbul. Seven people arrested, among them actress Selen Gorguzel
The well-known Turkish TV actor Can Yaman has been released after being arrested during an anti-drug operation in the night in some clubs in Istanbul, where he was allegedly found in possession of drugs, according to local media. This was reported in Turkish media, according to which the actor was released after giving his testimony to investigators.
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Turkish actor Can Yaman, who is very famous in Italy as the star of several successful TV series including Sandokan, and actress Selen Gorguzel are among the seven people detained overnight in an anti-drug operation in Istanbul that saw raids on nine nightclubs. Can Yaman and Selen Gorguzel were taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine to undergo blood tests, sources quoted by Turkish media reported on Saturday.
The investigation concerns charges of 'possession of drugs or stimulants for personal use', 'facilitating the use of drugs' and 'encouraging a person into prostitution, facilitating such practice or mediating or providing a place for prostitution'.
Actor and model, born in Istanbul in 1989, Can Yaman is known for his performances in successful series. Between 2022 and 2024, he starred in the Canale 5 series Viola come il mare, in the role of Chief Inspector Francesco Demir. In 2025, he starred in the miniseries Il Turco and the RAI reboot series Sandokan. He also previously appeared in a cameo in the series Che Dio ci aiuti 6.
