Sabanci family shoots down divorce rumors with vacation photo
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One of Türkiye's wealthiest families, the Sabanci family behind Sabanci Holding, has been embroiled in a public scandal following the discovery that member Haci Sabanci had a child from an extramarital affair, with news breaking out in January.
One of Türkiye's wealthiest families, the Sabanci family behind Sabanci Holding, has been embroiled in a public scandal following the discovery that member Haci Sabanci had a child from an extramarital affair, with news breaking out in January.
The claim that Haci's wife, Nazli Sabanci, wanted a divorce, which surfaced after a Sabah newspaper column, has been denied.
Haci Sabanci, who is currently in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife, put an end to the divorce rumors by sharing a photo with her on his Instagram account.
Fatma D. and her 4-year-old child, whom Sabanci has been alleged to be father. (Photo via hurriyet.com.tr)
F.D. and her 4-year-old child, for whom Sabanci has been alleged to be the father. (Photo via hurriyet.com.tr)
Sabanci’s personal life in spotlight
Haci Sabanci has been married to Nazli Sabanci since 2021, and the couple has a daughter named Arzu Alara.
In recent months, it also turned out that Haci Sabanci was also the father of 4-year-old Uzay, from an extramarital affair with a woman named F.D.
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Legal implications, public reaction
A court decision ruled that Uzay will now be legally recognized as Haci Sabanci’s son, with all associated parental rights and responsibilities enforced.
Public reaction to the case has been mixed, with some sympathizing with Sabanci’s family, while others emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one’s children.
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