Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Decides to Investigate Berna Laçin
Famous actress and presenter Berna Laçin was detained following a search of her home as part of an investigation launched over her social media post regarding Izmir.
Within the framework of the legal process conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation was launched against actress Berna Laçin due to a post she made on social media, and she was detained by police teams.
Reason for the Initiation of the Investigation
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office examined the posts made by actress and presenter Berna Laçin from her social media account.
The fundamental basis of the investigation in question consisted of the statements shared by Laçin.
Details of the Related Post
Berna Laçin's post on a social media platform reading "Izmir was occupied before too, Do not be afraid!" drew the attention of official authorities.
It was stated that this post was made following reactions to Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay's political party change.
Legal Accusation and Article
It was reported that the ongoing investigation was handled within the scope of Article 216 of the Turkish Penal Code.
The relevant article regulates the crimes of inciting the public to hatred and hostility or degrading them.
Home Search and Detention Procedure
Acting upon the instructions of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, security forces conducted a search at Berna Laçin's home.
Following the search procedures, the actress was detained and taken to security units.
Initial Reactions to the Process
It was shared that when Berna Laçin first heard the news of the investigation, she thought it was fake news and believed there was a mistake.