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Saadettin Saran, president of Fenerbahce Sports Club and prominent Turkish businessman, has been summoned to give testimony in a drug investigation conducted by prosecutors, according to reports from Turkish media outlets.
Authorities are conducting a search at Saran's residence as part of the ongoing probe into drug use. No arrest warrant has been issued against Saran, sources confirmed.
Saran is currently abroad and will provide testimony upon his return to Türkiye. He is expected to be escorted by police to the Istanbul Courthouse when he arrives back in the country.
Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media claim that a leaked document, purportedly containing confidential witness testimony, mentions Saran alongside television presenter Okan Bayulgen and Serdar Bilgili. The authenticity and origin of the document have not been verified by authorities or independent sources.
The alleged leaked testimony has not been officially confirmed by prosecutors or law enforcement agencies. Turkish media outlets have not independently verified the contents of the circulated document.
The scope and timeline of the drug investigation have not been disclosed by authorities. Turkish media reports did not specify what prompted the summoning or provide details about the nature of the allegations under examination.
Searches of private residences typically occur when prosecutors seek evidence related to criminal investigations, though such actions do not necessarily indicate charges will be filed.
Saran serves as president of Fenerbahce Sports Club, one of Türkiye's most successful and popular football organizations based in Istanbul. The club, founded in 1907, has won numerous domestic championships and maintains one of the largest fan bases in Turkish football.
Beyond his sports administration role, Saran is known as a businessman with various commercial interests in Türkiye.
Neither Fenerbahce Sports Club nor representatives for Saran have issued public statements regarding the investigation or the summons for testimony.
Turkish prosecutors routinely summon individuals for questioning in criminal investigations, which can range from witness testimony to suspect interrogations. The absence of an arrest warrant suggests Saran is not currently considered a flight risk by authorities.
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