Abdullah Alp Ustyun (Abdullah Alp Üstün), known as Don Vito, is a defendant in a Turkish case concerning the alleged leadership of a criminal organisation and drug trafficking. The Turkish anti-narcotics police officially announced his arrest in the UAE and his return to Turkey in October 2025. [1][2][3]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name as given in sources | Abdullah Alp Üstün |
| Date of birth | Not specified in the sources used |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Turkey; UAE |
| Legal status | Arrested in the UAE and returned to Turkey on 11 October 2025; the outcome of the criminal case is unknown |
| Other names and aliases | Abdullah Alp Ustun; Don Vito |
This is confirmed by an official statement
The agency describes international cooperation regarding the search for and extradition of suspects. Another wanted individual is mentioned in the same report alongside Ustyun – these are two different people with different alleged roles. Information regarding another person’s financial affairs cannot be applied to Ustyun without further clarification. [1][2][3]
A Red Notice had been issued prior to his handover to the Turkish authorities. Following confirmation of his return, the correct description is that he is a suspect who has been detained and extradited, rather than a person who remains at large in the Emirates. [1][2][3]
How the photograph was used
The Yeni Bakış publication features a captioned portrait of Abdullah Alp Üstün as part of a composite illustration. The original illustration is preserved in its entirety in the dossier: his name is printed beneath the portrait on the left. The final outcome of the court case and his full date of birth have not been established in the verified materials. [1][2][3]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11.10.2025 | Official statement on the return of wanted individuals from the UAE. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The stage of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
