Social Media Influencer Dilan Polat Detained
Detained as part of an investigation launched due to footage circulating on social media, Dilan Polat was referred to the courthouse to give a statement.
Social media influencer Dilan Polat was detained as part of an investigation launched by the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office over shared footage and was referred to the courthouse.
Reason for the Investigation
It was reported that an investigation was launched against social media influencer Dilan Polat on charges of "insulting the President" due to footage featured on social media.
Judicial Process and Health Condition
Detained within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Polat was brought to the courthouse for deposition procedures, and medical teams were called after she felt unwell while giving her statement at the prosecutor's office.
Allegations in the Complaint Petition
Among the claims is the assertion in a complaint petition submitted to the prosecutor's office by a former acquaintance that WhatsApp correspondence contained insulting expressions directed at the President.
Legal Status and Past Events
No official and finalized decision regarding Polat's arrest has been announced yet. Dilan Polat and her husband Engin Polat had come to the agenda in 2023 with allegations of laundering crime proceeds and money laundering. In March 2025, they were processed and released over allegations concerning drugs or stimulant substances.