ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish official says authorities in Turkey have detained a man they suspect is linked to Mohammed Emwazi, the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John."
The official said Friday the man, who they strongly believe to be Aine Lesley Davis, was detained in Istanbul, without providing further details. Authorities were still investigating to confirm his identity "one hundred percent," the official said.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government rules that bar civil servants from speaking to journalists without prior authorization.