Fenerbahce President Sadettin Saran Detained After Positive Drug Test

• Fenerbahce President Sadettin Saran was detained in Istanbul following a positive drug test for narcotics in his hair samples.
• Saran, holding dual Turkish and US citizenship, was previously summoned to testify and provide samples in a broader drug investigation.
• The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office is leading the probe, which has seen over a dozen figures from entertainment and media detained on drug-related charges.
• Fenerbahce issued a statement supporting Saran, assuring fans that club operations would continue unaffected despite the allegations.
• Saran denies the test results, asserting he has never used drugs and plans to formally request a retest.

Why It Matters: Fenerbahce President Sadettin Saran detained over positive drug test amid wider Istanbul probe.