Another arrest for insulting the President

In the Mut district of Mersin, A.E.Ş., who was alleged to have made posts containing insults directed at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family, was arrested by the court after being taken into custody.

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In the Mut district of Mersin, an individual was taken into custody on allegations of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family on social media.

According to the information obtained, authorities took action following posts made by a citizen named A.E.Ş. on their social media account. The suspect was taken into custody by police teams and brought to the police station to provide a statement.

COURT ISSUED ARREST WARRANT

Following the completion of the statement procedures, A.E.Ş. was referred to the Mut Courthouse and brought before the duty magistrate. The court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect on charges of "publicly inciting the public to hatred and hostility."

A.E.Ş. was arrested and sent to prison. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.