Overview

• Turkish outlet EkolTV released CCTV footage depicting Nelmes leaving a Zara branch with clothes in her backpack and store staff escorting her back inside.
• Nelmes was arrested on July 22 after returning to the store to offer payment and held in a police cell for 24 hours without food, water or toilet access.
• A judge freed her the next day but imposed a travel ban and weekly police check-ins as her shoplifting investigation continues.
• If convicted under Turkish law, she could face up to three years in prison for shoplifting.
• Stranded in Istanbul without funds, she has launched a public fundraising appeal and is receiving shelter and aid from a local Turkish family and the British Embassy.