Social Media Raid Verdict: Over 600,000 Accounts Reviewed, More Than 210,000 People Investigated

Operation Overview The Ministry of Interior’s 2025 virtual patrol scrutinized 600,180 social media accounts.
The focus was on content linked to organized propaganda, drug sales, hate speech, and violence against women and animals.
Investigation Results Legal investigations opened against 210,234 individuals.
8,471 people were detained; 496 were arrested.
1,360 individuals were placed under judicial control measures.
6,615 suspects were released.
Identity was established for 47,936 persons, and related administrative actions were completed.
Legal Framework The operation targeted offenses defined in the Turkish Penal Code, including “organized propaganda,” “incitement to hatred or hostility,” “violence against women,” and “crimes against Atatürk.”