Former Aesthetics Crew member SupaTurk appears in court amid drug charges

Sydney — Ozcan Aytemiz, 35, better known as SupaTurk, a former member of Zyzz's The Aesthetics Crew, appeared at Burwood Local Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited drug and hindering police. The hearing also involved several other charges that Aytemiz denies or that are expected to be withdrawn, with Magistrate Jeff Tunks adjourning the case to October 7 to allow further matter to proceed.

Aytemiz arrived in cream cord pants, brown lace-ups, a tan wool jacket, and a bleached hairstyle, marking a stark contrast with the public persona he cultivated as a member of the internet-era bodybuilding squad. The Aesthetics Crew, founded by late founder Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian in the mid-2000s, rose to prominence among fans of gym culture and online fitness videos long before social media influencer culture took hold. Zyzz’s death in 2011 at age 22 in a Pattaya sauna has continued to loom over the group’s enduring legacy in Australian gym culture.

Police say Aytemiz was arrested after Anzac Day events in May, when he was allegedly found in possession of drugs after entering a Cabarita home in Sydney’s inner west. Authorities say he dumped one of several bottles containing substances as officers detained him. NSW Police later said bottles containing GHB, cocaine and methamphetamine were seized. Aytemiz was charged with three counts of possessing a prohibited drug, one count of supplying a prohibited drug, and breaking and entering a home with intent to steal. He faced two counts of assaulting police, one count of hindering or resisting police, and one count of hindering the discovery of evidence.

During Tuesday’s hearing, Aytemiz pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited drug and hindering police. He entered not guilty pleas to the remaining six charges, with some of those charges expected to be withdrawn as the case proceeds. Magistrate Tunks granted an adjournment to October 7, allowing his lawyers time to prepare further matters before the court.

Aytemiz has previously advertised himself on adult services sites under the name “Live2Please,” and had a profile describing a wide range of explicit services with a price point of roughly $550 per hour. The court appearance underscored a dramatic shift from his earlier public persona, which had him touring clubs and events as one of Zyzz’s disciples, part of a group known for posing and posing-to-poster-boy-style fitness rhetoric that drew large online followings.

In his prime as SupaTurk, Aytemiz was among eight muscle-bound figures in The Aesthetics Crew, a collective that traveled across the country to appear at nightclubs and events and to motivate young Australians toward an aesthetic physique. Zyzz’s videos, which blended self-mockery with bravado about physique and confidence, helped define a generation of internet fitness culture. Zyzz, who had roots in Sydney’s northwest, became a cultural touchstone in speculative discussions about online communities around body image and masculinity. An autopsy on Zyzz, conducted after his death, highlighted an undiagnosed congenital cardiac condition and cardiomegaly, contributing to ongoing public interest in the group’s legacy.

Aytemiz’s online footprint continues to attract attention. On his Instagram page, where he sometimes presents himself as Supa Turk, he remains associated with the Zyzz era and the Aesthetics Crew, despite the court proceedings and his evolving public image.

In parallel to the criminal matter, Aytemiz has faced other legal and personal challenges. In January, a court found him guilty of driving during a disqualification period and possessing a prohibited drug, resulting in a $300 fine and an 18-month Community Corrections Order. In April, he was named as the protected person in an Apprehended Violence Order taken out against his then-girlfriend, Katherine Elise Johnston, a model. Johnston described the situation to media outlets as a misunderstanding, noting a contentious incident in Sydney’s western suburbs on March 21. The Daily Mail and other outlets have covered aspects of Aytemiz’s personal life as his legal case has unfolded, but the court record remains the primary source for the ongoing matter.

The case against Aytemiz reflects a broader arc in the public’s understanding of the Aesthetics Crew. What began as a cadre of young men who popularized a particular aesthetic in online spaces evolved into a complex narrative about fame, accountability, and the pressures of maintaining a public persona in the digital age. While Zyzz’s death curtailed the original project, the group’s influence persists in fitness communities and in how Australian online culture recalls the early era of body-confidence messaging.

The court proceedings are scheduled to continue on October 7, with Aytemiz likely to address the remaining charges or see further withdrawals as defense and prosecution negotiations progress. For now, the image of SupaTurk has shifted—from a photo-ready figure striding onto club floors to a defendant navigating the legal process, with a bleached hairstyle serving as a vivid marker of a life lived in the public eye and now subject to the public record.