Ayşegül Eraslan, a 27-year-old Turkish fashion influencer, was discovered dead in her home in Turkey on March 13, 2026, shortly after returning from a trip to Egypt. Her family lawyer, Hasan Yılmaz, has revealed that she was allegedly blackmailed with sexually explicit photos prior to her death. Yılmaz criticized the ongoing investigation, expressing concern over the handling of evidence and the identification of suspects. Police reports indicate that actor Sunay Kurtuluş visited Eraslan's residence shortly before her death but his legal team asserts he was not present at the time of the incident. Following her death, authorities discovered her mobile phones and written notes, which have been sent for forensic analysis to uncover further details. The investigation continues amidst calls for transparency and justice for Eraslan, who gained fame through the Turkish fashion competition show İşte Benim Stilim and had a substantial following on social media.