Ali Tarakcı's social media account blocked by court order
Journalist Ali Tarakcı was detained as part of a judicial investigation launched over his social media post claiming a cabinet resignation, while an access ban was imposed on his account.
A judicial process has been initiated against journalist Ali Tarakcı due to his social media post stating, "A very important minister will resign on Friday." Following a request by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and a court order, an access ban was imposed on his account, and it was reported that Tarakcı was detained.
The Post and the Investigation Process
Journalist Ali Tarakcı had included the phrases "A very important minister will resign on Friday" in his social media post. It was reported that a swift review was launched by judicial authorities following this post.
Court Decision and Access Ban
Acting upon the request of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Ankara 7th Criminal Judgeship of Peace issued a decision to block access to Tarakcı's social media account. It was learned that this decision was forwarded to the Presidency of Cybersecurity for enforcement.
Detention Order and Search Operations
It was stated that an investigation was launched against Tarakcı by the Press Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on the charge of "Publicly Disseminating Misleading Information." It was noted that a detention order was issued within the scope of the investigation, and instructions were given to search his address and seize his digital materials.
Announcement of Detention and Background of the Claims
It was recorded that journalist Ali Tarakcı announced to the public that he was detained through a post on his X account during the night hours. On the other hand, it was shared that the post in question was interpreted as implying Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, and that Minister Şimşek denied this claim.