Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller has been arrested.

17.09.2025 19:40

Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller, who was detained this morning on charges of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility," "insult," and "insulting a public official" following his posts targeting MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, has been arrested. After the decision, Özeller left a note for his lawyer that read, "Even if I am arrested, we have won, the Turkish nation has won. I am happy."

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Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller surrendered to the Ordu Courthouse after a detention order was issued against him following his posts targeting MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli.

It was stated that the reason for Özeller's detention, who went to the courthouse voluntarily after learning the decision, was "inciting the public to hatred and hostility," "insult," and "insulting a public official."

RETIRED COLONEL ÖZELLER ARRESTED

Özeller, who gave a statement at the Ordu Courthouse, was referred to the court with a request for arrest. Retired Colonel Özeller was arrested by the court's decision.

HIS LAWYER ANNOUNCED THE DEVELOPMENT

Özeller's lawyer Doğukan Kozan also announced the decision through a post on X. Kozan stated, "Orkun Özeller has been arrested by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Court of Peace. However, what matters for him is the judgment reflected from the conscience of the Turkish nation."

"EVEN IF I AM ARRESTED, THE TURKISH NATION WON"

Meanwhile, lawyer Doğukan Kozan shared Özeller's note on his social media account. The note included the following statements: "Even if I am arrested, we won, the Turkish nation won. I am happy."

İSMAİL SAYMAZ: HE WILL BE PLACED IN PRISON IN ORDU

Journalist İsmail Saymaz, who announced the development from X, used the following statements; "Retired Colonel Orkun Özeller was arrested by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Court of Peace via SEGBİS for inciting the public to hatred and hostility. Özeller will be placed in prison in Ordu."