Social media influencer Deniz Sinan Demir was detained.

Social media influencer Deniz Sinan Demir was detained.

19.02.2026 10:01

An investigation has been launched against content creator Deniz Sinan Demir on charges of "inciting or humiliating the public to hatred and hostility" due to his statements during a live broadcast on social media. Demir was detained in the morning hours.

A legal process has been initiated against Deniz Sinan Demir due to the statements he made during a live broadcast on social media.

In a statement made by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was reported that an investigation was launched ex officio against Demir for the crime of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility or humiliation."

It was noted that within the scope of the investigation, a report and identification order was given to the Security Branch of the Istanbul Provincial Police Department, and it was also requested that detention, search, and seizure procedures be carried out.

DETENTION IN THE MORNING HOURS

It was learned that Deniz Sinan Demir was detained in the morning hours, and his procedures at the police station are ongoing.

Phenomenon Deniz Sinan Demir was detained

Deniz Sinan Demir is known as a social media content creator. Demir has approximately 70 thousand followers on his Instagram account.

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