29.01.2025 12:20
Journalist Barış Pehlivan and Halk TV presenter Seda Selek were detained on charges of "attempting to influence an expert witness" and "listening to and recording conversations between individuals." Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç commented on the matter, stating, "If you publish a phone conversation with an expert witness without permission, it is a crime."
Barış Pehlivan and Halk TV presenter Seda Selek were detained as part of an investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for the crimes of "attempting to influence an expert witness" and "wiretapping and recording conversations between individuals."
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç responded to a question regarding the matter before the AK Party Group Meeting, stating, "If you publish a phone conversation with an expert witness without permission, it is a crime."
THEY WERE REFERRED TO THE COURT
Journalist Barış Pehlivan and presenter Seda Selek, who were detained as part of the investigation, were referred to the court.