08.07.2025 21:50
The social media influencer known as "Basel," Bekir Aslan, was detained on charges of "publicly insulting the President" due to a post he made.
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The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office for Terrorism Crimes has launched an investigation against Bekir Aslan, who uses the pseudonym "Basel" on social media, for a post he made, on the charge of "publicly insulting the President."
HE WAS DETAINED IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE
Suspect Aslan was detained by police teams in front of his house in Kadıköy upon the instruction of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
HE HAS RECORDS OF 5 CRIMES
It has been learned that Aslan, who will be referred to the courthouse tomorrow, has a criminal record for "violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations," "inciting hatred and hostility among the public," "insulting the President," "hate and discrimination," and "insulting the institutions and organs of the state."
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