Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is Not an Illegal and Unregulated Field

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is Not an Illegal and Unregulated Field On 9 September 2026, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that social media is not an illegal and unregulated domain, and that posts portraying criminal proceeds as legitimate will be thoroughly examined by judicial authorities.
"Our stance is clear: virtual fame created on social media cannot serve as a veil for hiding crimes and criminal proceeds," Gürlek said.
He added that the authorities are vigilant against content that undermines public peace and security, and that portrays criminal gains as legitimate.
Relevant prosecutors, the police, gendarmerie, and related institutions will coordinate to uncover the individuals, money, and criminal links behind such posts through financial and technical investigations, and will promptly apply necessary legal measures in suspected cases.