Ministry confirms tribal leader abused a child

The Ministry of Family and Social Services has issued a statement regarding reports that "a tribal leader abused a young girl for 2 years."

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In a statement made by the Ministry regarding reports in some media outlets, it was stated, "The child Z.K., who is the subject of the reports, has been placed in a Child Support Center by our Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services teams following an emergency protection order."

"INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING"

Stating that a criminal complaint has been filed by the Ministry with the prosecutor's office regarding the incident, the following was noted:

"A petition has been filed to intervene in the case. The investigation into the allegations is ongoing by the Şanlıurfa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. We present to the public's information that we, as the Ministry, are closely following the legal process."