"Fleece & Release": Lost Cellphone, With Password on Cover, Found by "Lucky" Opportunist, in Zonguldak

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(Haber3 website, 23 Febrıuary 2026)

           Unexpected shopping spree for Kübra hanım!

Sevim N., who lives in the İncivez neighborhood of Zonguldak, forgot 

her wallet and phone in a minibus last Sunday. However (!), this simple 

forgetfulness, combined with cyber theft, resulted in a fraud story worthy 

of a movie plot.

How did a phone left in a minibus plunge a woman into debt of 95,000 

TL (about $2,200)? In Zonguldak, Kübra D. found Sevim hanım's phone

and used the codes on the phone case to access mobile banking, take out 

a loan, and empty Sevim hanım's salary account. 

The suspect, Kübra D. ,who made purchases at a technology store 

and claimed "The money came by mistake," (!) was released after 130,000

TL was found in court within 20 minutes. However, the victim's 

ordeal didn't end there; after accruing 5,000 Turkish Lira in daily interest, 

a new chapter unfolded in the case.

The biggest mistake of Sevim N., was writing her mobile banking and 

card passwords on a piece of paper and putting them inside her phone case. 

Kübra D., who found the wallet, logged into mobile banking without 

encountering any obstacles. (!)

Kübra D. accessed Sevim N.'s accounts and performed the following 

actions:

She transferred 90,000 TL to her own account.

She transferred 45,000 TL from another bank with the note 

"A loan I received in cash."

She spent 62,000 TL at a technology store and 30,000 TL at the canteen 

where her boyfriend worked.

Kübra hanım knew just what to do with her golden opportunity.

"I Was Expecting Money from My Fiancé, I Spent It by Mistake"

After the spending, the suspect, Kübra D., went to the bank and made 

an unbelievable defense to the bank officials: "The money came to my 

account by mistake. I was expecting money from my fiancé, I thought 

it was him and spent it. I will pay it back in installments."

130,000 Turkish Lira Found in 20 Minutes. Kübra D., who was referred 

to the courthouse on charges of "aggravated theft," begged for forgiveness, 

saying she had a young child. The court set a condition that she bring the 

money within 20 minutes to avoid arrest. The suspect's boyfriend quickly

 brought 130,000 Turkish Lira in cash to the courthouse, paying a large 

portion of the damage, and Kübra D. was released under judicial supervision.

The Victim's Ordeal Continues: "5,000 Lira Interest Accrues Daily"

Stating that the damage was not fully compensated and that the interest 

was growing exponentially, Sevim N. went to court again. The victim, 

who said that the banks were applying 5,000 lira interest daily, stated that 

the promises made were not kept and demanded the arrest of Kübra D.

"Vehicular Revenge": Car, Left Driverless, Ran Over Its Own Driver, in Istanbul

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 23 February 2026 -  with must-see video!

Police think the car was settling a grudge against its master.

Savaş D. (48), who got into his car in Kağıthane, fell out of the 

driver's seat while reversing. As he was trying to understand what was 

happening, the driverless car (!) came towards him again. Savaş D., 

who was trapped between the wall and the car, was injured, and 

2 cars and an electrical panel were damaged in the accident. 

Speaking about the incident, shopkeeper Sedat Polat (36) said, "If we 

put this in a Turkish film, it would fit right in. This is the first time 

something like this has happened live in Turkey. What does it mean for 

a person to be trapped under their own car!?" 

Collateral damage to an innocent bystander.

Security camera footage of  the accident that occurred on Saturday, 

November 6th, around 4:00 PM in the Talatpaşa neighborhood of  

Kağıthane has emerged. According to reports, Savaş D. left his house, 

got into his vehicle with license plate 34 MST 52, and attempted to 

reverse. As the vehicle was reversing, Savaş D. (somehow!) suddenly 

fell out of the driver's seat. 

While Savaş D. was trying to understand what was happening and 

stood up, the vehicle came back towards him. The driverless vehicle hit 

Savaş D., causing him to be trapped between the wall and the vehicle. 

Savaş D. was injured, and damage occurred to the vehicle with the  

registration number 34 AU 7416 belonging to Ubeydullah S. (26), a

parked vehicle with the registration number 34 KJR 244, and the 

electrical panel on the sidewalk.

"Fake & Release": Claiming to be Public Prosector, She Threatened Bus Passenger With Death, in Istanbul

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 22 February 2026)

                          The wrong arm of the law.

An investigation has been launched ex officio against a woman who, 

claiming to be a public prosecutor, told a passenger on public transport, 

"I'll kill you, you bigot, let's see if you can stay in Turkey after this," 

on charges of 'threat' and 'inciting hatred and hostility or humiliation 

against the public'. Y.S., who was found to have 8 previous criminal 

records (!), was taken into custody.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an ex 

officio investigation against the suspect, whose video, filmed on a 

public transport vehicle and circulated on social media, shows her 

claiming to be a public prosecutor. It was determined that Y.S. had 

dropped out of the Justice Vocational School, was currently an active 

student in the Medical Documentation and Secretarial department of 

the Open and Distance Education Faculty, and had 8 previous records 

for crimes including 'Theft from a Workplace or Institution', 'Purchasing, 

Accepting or Possessing Narcotic or Stimulant Substances for Use', 

'Threat-Insult' and 'Intentional Injury'. 

The suspect was taken into custody.

Meanwhile...

"Creatures & Release": Animal Kingdom Edition - Obese Dogs Doing Pilates, in Ankara; Baby Fox as Police Mascot, in Samsun

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 21 February 2026)

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                           "Now give me 10 push-ups!"

In Ankara, twin Chihuahua dogs, 'Maya' and 'Çakıl', became obese 

due to irregular feeding and lack of exercise. After their owners noticed 

their weight gain, they took them to a veterinarian, and the dogs are 

now losing weight through exercise and Pilates (!).

Then, under the guidance of veterinary technician and physiotherapist 

Yağmur Denli, they started a pilates, walking, and exercise program. 

Çakıl, who started at 6.5 kilos, and Maya, who started at 7 kilos, lost 

approximately 500 grams in two weeks.

Veterinary technician Denli stated that Maya and Çakıl started 

experiencing weight problems as they got older, adding, "However, 

this is not just related to age. The slowing of their metabolism after 

sterilization, irregular feeding, and consuming food eaten by their 

owners in addition to their dog food have caused weight gain."

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 21 February 2026)

"Barut" even has that policeman's glare down pat.

About a year ago, an exhausted fox cub began arriving at the shooting 

range belonging to the Samsun Police Department in the Kamalı 

neighborhood of Atakum district.

The police officers, showing compassion to the fox, began feeding it 

and, with the help of a veterinarian, healed the animal with medicine 

and vitamins. The officers formed a friendship with the fox, which 

they named "Barut" (gunpowder). The fox, whose den is located about 

50 meters from the shooting range, adapted to its new environment 

very quickly. 

Chief Inspector Salih Can Katipoğlu, in charge of the shooting range, 

said, “Barut has become our mascot. As Turkish police officers, 

besides maintaining public order, we do everything we can to 

support the right to life of all living creatures in nature.”

"Gulp & Release": While Asleep, Woman Swallowed Dental Crown - Into Her Lung (!), in Istanbul

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(Cumhuriyet Newspaper, 20 February 2026)

"I was expecting the stomach, but this will make for a better

article in a medical journal."                                        

A 45-year-old woman in Istanbul woke up one morning to find her 

dental crowns missing. An X-ray at the hospital revealed that a triple 

crown bridge had migrated into her lung. Experts warn that such 

cases carry a life-threatening risk.

Initially thinking she might have swallowed her teeth, the woman 

went to the hospital after researching online. However, tests revealed 

a rare condition. A chest X-ray taken at the hospital showed that a 

three-denture crown bridge had entered her lungs (!) through her 

respiratory tract.

Thoracic Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Levent Alpay stated that they 

detected the aspiration of the dental crown in the images and 

immediately admitted the patient for treatment.

Speaking to TRT Haber, Prof. Dr. Alpay made the following 

statements:

"We saw that the three-toothed crown had been aspirated in the chest 

X-ray and immediately admitted the patient. When the patient woke 

up in the morning and saw that the teeth were not in her mouth, 

she wondered, 'Did I swallow it?' Swallowing is usually a concern 

in such cases. It is a very rare occurrence. We generally see these 

kinds of cases in childhood; they are rare in adults. It can obstruct 

the trachea and create serious problems that threaten the patient's life. 

Therefore, these patients require emergency intervention."

Alpay also issued important warnings to those with dental veneers:

"Sometimes these veneers loosen, and the wires can break. In this 

case, the risk of aspiration or ingestion increases. Therefore, it is 

recommended that those with dental veneers have their dental 

check-ups on time." (!)

It could have been worse...

"Wrath & Release": Divine Justice - After Stabbing Hİs Wife He Died While Fleeing Police, in Cappadocia

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 19 February 2026)

                                         Just deserts. 

In Nevşehir, a man who stabbed his wife, with whom he was in the 

process of divorcing, seriously injured her. However (!), while 

fleeing, he was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Niğde. He 

was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The incident occurred on Şehit Semih Turgut Street in the Güzel 

Yurt neighborhood of Nevşehir. According to reports, Seyhan E. 

went to the home of his wife, Fatma E., with whom he was in the 

process of  divorcing, and after an argument, stabbed her, seriously 

injuring her. 

Medical and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Fatma E., 

who was seriously injured, was taken to Nevşehir State Hospital 

after initial treatment at the scene. It was learned that Fatma E.'s 

life is still in danger.

Following the incident, teams from the Homicide Bureau of the 

Nevşehir Police Department's Public Security Branch launched 

an investigation to apprehend the suspect. The investigation 

revealed that the suspect first went to Kayseri and then to Niğde.

In Niğde, police located the suspect's vehicle on Adana Street. 

The police teams who were following the suspect's vehicle ordered 

him to stop. Seyhan E., who continued to flee, was involved in a 

traffic accident during the chase. The suspect, who was seriously

 injured, was taken to the emergency room of Niğde Ömer Halis 

Demir University Training and Research Hospital, but died despite 

all the efforts of the doctors.

"Beat & Release": Another Road Rage Incident Results in Murder, in Istanbul

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"Hürriyet Newpaper, 18 February 2026)

                   Deadly failure to yield right of way.

On February 13th, in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Erdoğan Şengönül (67) was 

unable to pass through the road with his car because of a parked 

motorcycle. As a result, a verbal argument broke out between him 

and the motorcycle courier.

Passerby Ferşat Tellioğlu (70) intervened in the incident. Following 

an argument, Şengönül shot Tellioğlu twice (!). Tellioğlu's relatives 

pulled Şengönül out of the car and beat him severely. Both Şengönül 

and Tellioğlu were taken to the hospital. Tellioğlu died, while 

Şengönül was arrested on charges of 'intentional homicide'.

After the incident, a search was conducted at Erdoğan Şengönül's 

house. During the search, one unlicensed handgun and a total of 390 

rounds of ammunition were seized (!). The court ordered Şengönül's 

arrest not only for 'intentional homicide' but also for 'purchasing, 

carrying, or possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition'.

Adnan Bayraktar (28), Volkan Arslan (32), and Cenk Arslan (39), 

who were among the suspects who beat Erdoğan Şengönül nearly

to death, were also arrested on charges of 'intentional injury'. H.A. 

was released under judicial supervision.

Road rage: a worldwide plague...