Woman Allegedly Harassed Men In Istanbul By Trying To Kiss And Touch Them

A woman in Istanbul has been sent to a health facility for evaluation after being arrested over allegations that she entered workplaces and made unwanted physical advances toward men , including attempts to kiss and touch them without consent. The case gained attention after videos showing the alleged incidents spread widely on social media, prompting police action.

The woman, identified by Turkish media as Z.E., 30 , was detained by Istanbul police after authorities investigated footage shared online that allegedly showed her approaching men at different workplaces. Police said they began efforts to identify and locate the woman after receiving reactions to the viral videos.

Reports said the woman allegedly visited businesses in different parts of Istanbul and targeted male employees. Some reports claimed she entered certain workplaces by saying she was a student selling items before allegedly making unwanted advances. However, details of the allegations remain under investigation.

After completing police procedures, Z.E. was taken to Küçükçekmece Courthouse and brought before judicial authorities. The court ordered that she be placed under observation at a health facility to determine whether she has criminal responsibility , a legal assessment that examines whether a person can be held accountable for alleged offences.

Turkish media reported claims that the woman may have a psychiatric condition, including allegations of bipolar disorder, but authorities have not released a confirmed medical diagnosis. The health evaluation will help determine the next legal steps in the case.

The incident triggered a debate online, with users discussing sexual harassment against men, consent, and whether similar cases receive equal attention regardless of the gender of the accused or the victim . Some social media users also questioned how the alleged incidents occurred inside workplaces and why immediate action was not taken earlier.

Authorities are expected to decide further proceedings after receiving the medical assessment report.