Nasuh Mahruki was detained for his July 15 post.

Nasuh Mahruki was detained for his July 15 post.

16.07.2026 14:10

Former AKUT President Nasuh Mahruki was detained due to his social media post regarding the July 15 coup attempt. An investigation was launched against Mahruki on charges of 'inciting the public to hatred and hostility or demeaning'.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued a detention order this morning for AKUT's founder and former president, Nasuh Mahruki, on charges of 'inciting public hatred or hostility' due to his July 15 post on social media.

DETAINED

An investigation was initiated this morning by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Nasuh Mahruki, founder of the Search and Rescue Association (AKUT), due to his July 15 post on social media.

A detention order was issued for Mahruki on charges of 'inciting public hatred or hostility.' Mahruki was detained at his home in Istanbul.

Here is the post that led to Nasuh Mahruki's detention:

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