Investigation by Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into Social Media Posts
While judicial proceedings were initiated regarding posts targeting public order and containing obscene content, access blocks were imposed on the relevant accounts by court order.
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated judicial proceedings against obscene posts on social media platforms that targeted public order and an ongoing investigation.
Investigation Process Initiated
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office took action regarding posts targeting public order on social media platforms. Accounts aiming to disrupt the ongoing "Family is Safe" investigation were placed under scrutiny.
Access Ban from the Court
Following examinations, the Bakırköy 4th Criminal Judgeship of Peace issued an access ban decision regarding the relevant social media accounts and posts. It was ruled that the content be removed from publication.
Legal Grounds and Articles of Law
It was determined that the content published on the internet environment constituted the crime of obscenity within the scope of Article 226/2 of the Turkish Penal Code. The decision was implemented pursuant to the relevant articles of Law No. 5651.