A Turkish court has sentenced two executives from a pest control company to 18 years in prison each for their role in the deaths of a German family at an İstanbul hotel. The family – parents and their two young children, aged six and three – died after exposure to pesticide fumes in November. The incident sparked public outcry and raised concerns about safety regulations in Turkish tourism. Prosecutors argued the company used an unauthorized pesticide and failed to adequately warn hotel staff and guests. The court found the executives negligent in their duties, leading to the tragic deaths. The family, of Turkish origin but German citizens, fell ill shortly after the pest control application and succumbed to the effects within days.