Social Media
Social Media category that groups up-to-date and relevant content under a clear thematic scope for easier discovery and consistent editorial organization.
Cemil Çiçek’s Social Media Account Blocked: Alleged FETÖ-Linked Provocateur
Cemil Çiçek’s social media account was blocked by authorities amid allegations of spreading false information and ties to the FETÖ. He is under investigation for disseminating misleading content and propaganda, and eight of his previous accounts have also been shut down.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is Not an Unregulated Field Outside the Law
The minister outlined sanctions related to operations on social media and the concealment of criminal proceeds.
EU Faces Pressure to Protect Children on Social Media
The European Union is considering limiting the minimum age for social media use, while numerous organizations demand platforms take greater responsibility for protecting children online.
Ali Haydar Kurum Arrested: Detained with 11 Criminal Records
61‑year‑old Ali Haydar Kurum was detained in Ümraniye and charged with insulting the Turkish nation, among 11 other criminal offenses.
Academic Social Media Earnings Evaluated Under Law No. 657
The Presidency's General Secretariat has advised the Council of Higher Education that income earned by academics from digital platforms could be assessed under Article 28 of Law No. 657, the State Civil Servants Law. The proposal sparked debate and led some professors to halt their YouTube broadcasts.
Social Media Posts Concealing Criminal Proceeds to Be Investigated
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that social media posts hiding criminal proceeds will be examined by judicial authorities, while the Van Prosecutor's Office has detained a suspect for money laundering and seized related assets.
Minister Akın Gürlek: Social Media Is Not Illegal, Crime Revenues Will Be Investigated
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said that authorities will act swiftly against social media posts that legitimize crime proceeds, emphasizing that virtual fame cannot conceal criminal activity.
Justice Minister Gürlek: Social Media Regulation and Criminal Proceeds
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized the need to regulate social media and stated that criminal proceeds cannot be legitimized through luxury posts.
Social Media Operation: 600,000 Accounts Investigated
Turkey’s General Command of Security Forces and Gendarmerie launched legal proceedings against 210,234 users and detained 8,471 individuals after reviewing 600,000 social media accounts in 2025.
Is the era of 'virtual fame' on social media ending? Minister Gürlek sends clear message on crime proceeds
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said that social media posts portraying luxurious lifestyles and flashy events are under scrutiny for concealing or legitimizing crime proceeds, stating that virtual fame cannot serve as a veil for criminal activity.
No Escape from the Law: Justice Minister Gürlek Issues Social Media Warning
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek declared that social media platforms are not exempt from legal scrutiny and that investigations into illicit activities and proceeds from crime will proceed without compromise.
Kırşehir Court Blocks Access to 41 Social Media Accounts
The Kırşehir Criminal Court has imposed an access and content block on 41 social media accounts suspected of advertising, and an investigation has been launched to apprehend the suspects.