Seyit Oktay was arrested in Van in 1993 and was sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of "disrupting the unity and integrity of the state".

Oktay was released after 30 years in jail. During his time in prison, Seyit Oktay stayed in many different jails such as Antep, Van, Muş and Tokat.

After being released from Tokat T Type Closed Prison, Oktay was welcomed by his family members and set out for his hometown, Van.

During his years of captivity, Oktay wrote some books including "Mountain Scent", "Aramaic Tablets" and "Aryen Med Epic".