Social Media Detentions in Kayseri

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Two people have detained for “propagandizing for three illegal organizations on social media” in Kayseri.

University student S.Ö. and furniture worker A.A. have been taken into custody by Kayseri Provincial Security Directorate Anti-Terror Bureau teams.

The suspects were referred to court after having gone through medical examination in Kayseri Training and Research Hospital.

"Exchange rate" investigation into social media

General Directorate of Security launched an investigation against 346 social media accounts sharing posts "which aim to create a negative perception by manipulating the exchange rate of dollar."

The İstanbul and Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices also launched an investigation against "the social media accounts that share news, printed and visual media which serve to the economic attacks as well as person or persons who threaten the economic security."

The Ministry announced on February 26, 2018 that 845 people who criticized the Afrin operation on social media and participated in critical activities had been taken into custody. 

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior on August 13, it was announced that 402 social media accounts were investigated and legal action was taken against 292 people from August 6 to August 13. (AS/TK)