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Breaking: Flash development in Dilan Polat's bodyguard Can Polat's case: Hitman's roommate detained
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Breaking: Flash development in Dilan Polat's bodyguard Can Polat's case: Hitman's roommate detained

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An associate of Dilan Polat's bodyguard, Can Polat, has been detained in Istanbul as part of the murder investigation.
  • The detained individual is reportedly the roommate of the alleged hitman.
  • This latest arrest brings the total number of detainees in the case to three.

An associate of Dilan Polat's bodyguard, Can Polat, has been arrested in Istanbul as part of the ongoing investigation into his murder. The detained individual is reported to be the roommate of the alleged hitman involved in the crime.

The investigation into Can Polat's killing, which occurred in ร‡eลŸme, ฤฐzmir, has seen its case file transferred to Istanbul. Following this transfer, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated a probe, leading to the first arrest in the city. Police from the Istanbul Security Directorate's Organized Crime Branch apprehended the suspect.

Previously, the alleged hitman and another individual who provided assistance, including accommodation, were detained in ฤฐzmir. They were subsequently transferred to Istanbul. With the latest arrest, the total number of individuals detained in connection with the murder now stands at three.

Can Polat served as a bodyguard for Dilan Polat and Engin Polat, prominent figures in Turkey known for their social media presence and businesses. His murder has drawn significant media attention due to their high profile.

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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.