Why is Kerimcan Durmaz in prison?

Kerimcan Durmaz was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 7, and was arrested and sent to prison on Wednesday, January 8. Subsequently, the appeal against Kerimcan Durmaz's detention was rejected.

The first news about Kerimcan Durmaz came from his close friend Samet Liçina. Liçina stated, "There are no problems with his health. He said he was cold, and we were all very saddened."

The next news about Kerimcan Durmaz came from him directly. In a message he wrote to his sister, he addressed his fans, saying, "All of your prayers, kind wishes, and sincere messages give me strength. Thanks to this love and support, I am standing tall. Knowing that you are by my side makes it easier for me to get through this process."

The incident that led to Kerimcan Durmaz's imprisonment took place in Malta. It was alleged that an illegal betting advertisement was displayed behind Kerimcan Durmaz, who was performing as a DJ at an event in Malta.

He was arrested as a result of an investigation launched by the prosecutor's office on the grounds that he engaged in actions such as placing advertisements within videos and images shared on social media, and that he extensively carried out activities encouraging and promoting illegal betting.