Social media influencer Deniz Sinan Demir detained
Deniz Sinan Demir has been detained on charges of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility or insulting" due to remarks made during a live broadcast on a social media platform.
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The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an ex officio investigation into content creator Deniz Sinan Demir regarding statements made during a live broadcast on his social media account. Following the investigation, action was taken after Demir's remarks were evaluated under the scope of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility or insulting" in accordance with the Turkish Penal Code.
The Security Branch of the Provincial Police Department was instructed to identify Deniz Sinan Demir, prepare a report on the matter, and carry out the necessary judicial procedures. Following these procedures, it was decided that Demir would be detained in the morning hours.
It was learned that Demir has been taken to the police station to provide his statement as part of the investigation.