30.01.2025 01:30
In a broadcast on Halk TV, Suat Toktaş, the General Director of Halk TV, was arrested as part of an investigation launched for the crimes of "attempting to influence an expert witness" and "listening to and recording conversations between individuals." Journalist Barış Pehlivan and Programs Director Kürşad Oğuz were released.
According to the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, an investigation is ongoing after it was determined during a broadcast on Halk TV that "the phone conversation with the expert was recorded and published without permission, and that the expert's name was disclosed in a way that would target them, with statements made to influence the course of the trial."
The judicial proceedings for the suspects detained as part of the investigation have been completed.
GENERAL BROADCASTING DIRECTOR ARRESTED
The duty magistrate court has decided to arrest Suat Toktaş, the General Broadcasting Director of Halk TV.
JUDICIAL CONTROL FOR 2 NAMES
Kürşad Oğuz and Barış Pehlivan were released under judicial control conditions.