13.08.2026 23:50
In the Canik district of Samsun, an 85-year-old suspect, who was alleged to have sexually abused young boys in a mosque courtyard and was previously arrested for the same crime, was placed under house arrest by the court.
In the Gaziosmanpaşa neighborhood of Samsun's Canik district, 85-year-old M.B. sexually abused two male children, aged 5 and 9, found in the courtyard of a mosque.
'HOUSE ARREST' DECISION
The victim children's statements were taken at the Children's Branch Directorate. M.B., who was caught and detained by the teams of the Canik District Police Department Crime Investigation and Inquiry Bureau Chief's Office, was referred to the Samsun Courthouse today. M.B., who gave a statement to the duty court, was released with a decision for house arrest.
HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR THE SAME CRIME
On the other hand, it was learned that the suspect had previously been arrested for the same crime.