A shocking video has surfaced showing Bahadır Ünlü violently assaulting a worker, triggering widespread public outrage and potential legal action.
The incident occurred in the Tomtom neighborhood around 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 13th, sparking intense anger among residents. Allegedly, Bahadır Ünlü attacked Iranian İsmail N., who was working at his restaurant, with kicks and punches, accusing him of theft.
Witnesses report Ünlü tossing the worker into the air and striking him repeatedly on the ground with a baseball bat. He recorded the entire one-minute attack on his phone.
The footage also depicts Ünlü pushing away those who attempted to intervene and continuing to strike the victim. Following the incident, authorities from the Beyoğlu Municipality Police shut down the restaurant.
The city’s social media account issued a statement saying, “Upon reviewing footage of violence against employees at a local business in the Tomtom area circulating on social media, our teams responded immediately.” The establishment has since been closed pending investigation.
Bahadır Ünlü was arrested and taken into custody by the Beyoğlu Public Security Bureau. After processing, he was brought before a court and charged with “intentional wounding.” His public statement reveals his side of the story:
“Although I don’t remember the exact date, three or four months ago, I discovered that an Iranian employee, named Ismail N., was engaging in irregularities in our accounts on various days at my business in the Tomtom neighborhood. When I confronted him about it, he denied the accusations, approached me aggressively, and cursed at my wife and children. A struggle ensued, during which I grabbed a baseball bat, a tool used in the business, to defend myself. I am the person in the video, and I regret how I appeared before you.”
Social media and news outlets continue to discuss the incident, with some videos showing Ünlü tearing his shoes in front of his child during the incident. Bahadır Ünlü, a well-known figure on social media and in the entertainment industry, has made headlines recently both for his career and his personal conduct.
Born on January 27, 1982, Bahadır Ünlü is a prominent influencer and actor, having appeared in over 20 films across Turkey and internationally. He initially gained recognition through his role in the Iranian-Turkish co-production “Akvariom.” Recently, he and his wife have been involved in managing a café, further elevating his public profile.
