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The journalists were remanded in custody after the prosecutor reportedly amending their initial request for their release.

Eight journalists were detained in house raids yesterday.

Üner is accused of "publicly insulting judicial institutions" and "attempting to influence a fair trial."

The pro-opposition broadcaster's interview with an expert witness reportedly involved in multiple investigations targeting opposition-run municipalities in İstanbul led to the arrest of its editor-in-chief.

A pro-government newspaper had also interviewed the same expert, said Barış Pehlivan, one of the detained journalists.

Officers questioned Yılmaz’s journalistic work and news-related social media activity.

The organizations criticized the confidentiality order placed on the investigation, which has so far led to the detention of nine journalists among others.

Eighteen individuals, including nine journalists, have been detained in an investigation.

Five journalists and a film director have been taken into custody during morning raids on their residences. Two journalists, including bianet reporter Tuğçe Yılmaz, were not present at the addresses at the time of the raids. Yılmaz was later taken into custody after visiting a police department to provide a statement.

The opposition has dubbed the prosecutor in question, who is known for his involvement in politically sensitive cases, as the ruling party’s “mobile guillotine.”

Journalists attributed the change of the prosecutor of the case to political pressure, whereas the justice minister explained the technical reasons behind it. Two journalists are now facing “disinformation” charges.

The journalists’ apprehension was part of a wider crackdown as several addresses were raided.