Actor Levent Üzümcü announced that he was taken into custody with a post on his social media account.
The actor used the phrase "I am being detained" in his post.
While no official statement has yet been made regarding the scope of the investigation under which the detention was carried out, statements to be made by the artist's lawyers or relevant institutions are awaited.
Levent Üzümcü was born on July 6, 1972 in Izmir. After graduating from Eskişehir Anadolu University State Conservatory Theater Department, he started his artistic life at Bursa State Theater and then worked at Istanbul City Theaters for many years. He is known to the masses for his character "Cem Onaran", which he played in the TV series "Avrupa Yakası", which was broadcast between 2004 and 2009. The artist, who took part in productions such as Şen Yuva, Kavak Yelleri and Harem in his television career; On the cinema screen, he appeared before the audience with films such as Abimm, Beyza's Women and Merdiven Baba.
Üzümcü, who is also known for his stance on political and social issues, was expelled from Istanbul City Theaters in 2015, citing his support for the Gezi Park protests and a speech he made at the Socialist International. The artist, who won the legal battle he initiated after this decision, was reinstated to his position at the City Theaters by court decision in 2020. Levent Üzümcü, who has two published books called "Submission" and "Rooms of My Mind", was also interested in politics as well as his art career; In the local elections of March 31, 2024, he was elected as Şişli Municipality Council Member from CHP and became the Deputy Mayor of Şişli Municipality.