Social Media Arrest in Konya

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Detained in Cihanbeyli, Konya, M.D. was arrested this morning (September 7) on charge of “propagandizing for the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party)” due to his social media posts.

Seven people were detained during the operation launched by the teams from Cihanbeyli District Gendarmerie Commandership and Yeniceoba Gendarmerie Station Commandership. Magazines and books were confiscated in the house searches during the raid.

Referred to Cihanbeyli Courthouse following the deposition, H.H.U., D.G., S.Y., D.E. and E.T. were released after they were deposed at the prosecutor’s office. M.D. and T.G. were sent to court for arrest.

While T.G. was released on probation, M.D. was arrested by Criminal Judgeship of Peace and sent to prison.

Social media operations

Security General Directorate announced on August 12 that investigation was launched into 346 social media accounts that posted about exchange rate of dollar.

Ankara and İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offices launched investigation into “news items, printer and visual publication, social media accounts that serve in economic attacks” on the same day.

The Ministry announced on February 26 that 845 people who criticized the Afrin operation on social media and participated in critical activities had been taken into custody. (AS/TK)