Wife of 'Vanlı Kara Haydar' Çağla Öz Tançalan detained in money laundering investigation

The Van Chief Public Prosecutor's investigation into social media phenomenon Mehmet Fatih Tançalan for "laundering assets derived from crime" has resulted in its first detentions: Tançalan's wife Çağla Öz Tançalan and relative M.S.T. were transferred to the courthouse following their processing at police headquarters and brought before the on-duty peace judge; the judge ordered both remanded in custody.

Within the same investigation, Tançalan's mother-in-law N.O. and S.A., the owner of the house where gold was found, were released.

Known as "Vanlı Kara Haydar," Tançalan had previously drawn public attention through videos published on social media showcasing a luxurious lifestyle and displays of cash; these posts sparked the investigation. The investigation into Tançalan himself remains ongoing.