Investigation launched into YouTuber Diamond Tema

A debate on the YouTube channel "Yer6" between Asrın Tok, who defends Sharia, and a user named Diamond Tema, who opposes Sharia, had become a trending topic on social media platforms.

Aslan Değirmenci, Digital Media Coordinator for the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, announced that they have requested the removal of the program from broadcast.

He also announced that an investigation has been launched into Diamond Tema for the crimes of insulting a segment of the public and insulting religious values, as regulated under Article 216, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

An investigation has been launched into the individual named Diamond Tema, who insulted our Prophet in the program called Yer6, for the crimes of insulting a segment of the public and insulting religious values, as regulated under Article 216, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the TCK.
An access ban has also been requested for the program. pic.twitter.com/JEZhEWvsfb

— Aslan Değirmenci (@aslandegirmenci) June 16, 2024

YOUTUBER DIAMOND TEMA ISSUED A STATEMENT

TEMA stated the following:

''I am fine, friends, there is no problem. We did not commit a crime; we spoke using sources. There is no problem here, neither legally nor morally. We will give our statement, appear in court, and that will be that.''

I am fine, friends, there is no problem. We did not commit a crime; we spoke using sources. There is no problem here, neither legally nor morally. We will give our statement, appear in court, and that will be that.

— Diamond Tema (@diamond_tema) June 16, 2024