Fenerbahçe says indictment filed over 2015 team bus attack

Fenerbahçe SK said an indictment has been prepared against five suspects in connection with the armed attack on the club’s first-team bus on April 4, 2015.

In a statement marking 11 years since the attack, the club said the indictment seeks to punish the suspects for attempted premeditated murder targeting the 39 people on board and for property damage to the bus. The investigation followed new evidence, according to the Trabzon Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Fenerbahçe welcomed the development, calling it an important step toward justice and thanking those working to uncover all aspects of the attack. The club said it had called for a full investigation since the incident, in which the lives of players, coaching staff and employees were targeted.

The club also praised Justice Minister Akın Gürlek’s efforts to reopen unsolved cases, citing his statement that authorities would not allow time to cover up the killings and would continue working to ensure justice.

Fenerbahçe thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, Deputy Justice Minister Can Tuncay, justice ministry officials, prosecutors, Trabzon police and other public officials involved in the investigation.

The club said it had confidence in the state’s resolve and the Turkish justice system, and believed those responsible would be held accountable. It added that the Fenerbahçe community would continue to follow the case closely.