22 Eylül 2026 Salı

"Spy & Release": Weight-loss Center's Owner Alleges "Brand Assassination" by Rival, in Izmir

türkçe links to original Turkish article

(Manşetsiz website, 22 September 2026)

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              KGB couldn't plant it better...

A scandal at the SlimShape weight-loss center (!) in İzmir has shaken 
its members. A female member named H.C. noticed a hidden camera 
lens in the shower area after working out and recorded the scene with 
her mobile phone. After the customer reported the incident to the police, 
the matter was taken to court, and the business management responded 
to the allegations.

"Our first step was to call the police to the facility and request an 
inspection."  Business owner Rüya Doğan Arsalı, who stated she was 
not at the branch when the incident occurred, said they took action as 
soon as they were informed of the suspicious situation. Arsalı described 
the process as follows:

"I became aware of the situation after an individual at the branch was 
seen filming with suspicious behavior and leaving hurriedly. The lady 
ran out of the facility with the video she had recorded; we tried to call 
out to her but could not reach her. We immediately called the police to 
our branch to check if there was any wrongdoing regarding the alleged 
situation. During this process, we did not even allow our own employees 
to enter the area."















Arsalı stated that while police teams found nothing during the initial 
search, they returned to the center with the police after reviewing the 
station records; a detailed inspection then revealed the presence of 
the lens.

Claiming that a competitor in the sector might be behind the incident, 
Rüya Doğan Arsalı alleged that the device had been planted in the 
facility. Noting that the police officers also considered it highly likely 
that the device had been placed there recently, Arsalı made the following 
remarks:

"We have a competitor in the market, and they are our primary suspects. 
In the past, they have both promoted themselves and engaged in smear 
campaigns against us on social media - brand assassination! We are 
facing a truly ugly and despicable situation. We are experiencing the 
worst possible aspect of industry rivalry. However, I am confident that 
we will clear our name."

Emphasizing that their customers' privacy is their top priority, business 
owner Arsalı stated that they had handed over all security camera 
footage from the facility—with the exception of the changing room (!)—
to the relevant authorities. Noting that members present at the time of the 
incident, as well as those who arrived later, had offered their support,
Arsalı added that they had filed criminal complaints against all 
responsible parties—including the customer who recorded the video—
to ensure the truth comes to light, and that they would pursue the legal 
process to the very end.

A comprehensive investigation into the incident, initiated by law 
enforcement and judicial authorities, is proceeding meticulously.







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