Arrest Made in Case of Suspect Insulting State Officials and Turkish Armed Forces
A suspect who was arrested in Istanbul for insulting state officials and the Turkish Armed Forces
A suspect identified as MHY (20) was arrested in Istanbul after being caught by the Anti-Terrorism Branch Directorate teams of the Istanbul Police Department for insulting Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) on social media.
The suspect’s arrest came after an investigation into his social media activities, where he was found to have made derogatory remarks towards state officials and state institutions. After completing the necessary procedures, the suspect was referred to the courthouse where he was subsequently arrested by the judgeship.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya addressed the situation on his social media account, stating, “It has been determined that a person who shared on his social media account insulted the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our state, and our Turkish Armed Forces. This person, who also made propaganda for the separatist terrorist organization (BTÖ), was 20 years old. We will never tolerate those who try to sow the seeds of hatred and hatred among our people. We will catch these cyber bullies one by one, who are spreading their poison in the cyber world.”
The arrest of the suspect serves as a reminder of the consequences of spreading hate speech and inciting violence online. Authorities continue to monitor and take action against individuals who engage in such behavior, emphasizing the importance of respect and civility in the digital realm.
