IN THE TRACE OF INK
Tattoo industry
He was murdered for having a tattoo of the Prophet Muhammad on his body!
The murder of Oğuz Atak in Türkiye in May 1997 was one of the events that was discussed in the public for a long time...
Oğuz Atak worked as a bartender at She Baradlı, a restaurant located in Kuruçeşme, Istanbul. He had a tattoo of the word "Allah" written in Arabic script on his back.
The tattoo was captured in footage taken during a police raid, and the incident quickly garnered widespread attention. The attack became the focus of public debate.
On the morning of May 5, 1997, while walking his dog in Bebek Park, he was fatally shot by two assailants. The attackers were apprehended shortly afterward and brought to justice. During the trial, the defendants received heavy prison sentences for "intentional homicide."
One of the perpetrators was sentenced to aggravated imprisonment, while the other defendant received a long prison sentence. During the trial, it was concluded that the incident was planned and that the defendants acted together.
Bartender with Arabic tattoos, executioner's cubicles...
The decisions were made within the framework of the criminal legislation of the time, and appeal/cassation processes were also carried out.
Following the incident, his family also filed a lawsuit for financial and moral damages. The Oğuz Atak murder is one of the most notable criminal cases of the 1990s.
It has taken its place in memories.
İlginizi Çekebilir
Those who tattoo minors under the age of 18 will be prosecuted.
