03.03.2025 15:50
In Izmir, E.A., the father of 17-year-old B.A., was detained by the police after B.A. shared a video on her social media account alleging that he had been violent towards her, her siblings, and their mother. The suspect's wife and children have been placed under protection.
The girl named B.A. claimed in a video she posted on her social media account that her father is a substance abuser, that he has been violent towards them, and that they do not feel safe.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED AND THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN DETAINED
In response, the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation. As part of the investigation, statements were taken from B.A., her mother, and her siblings, and protective and preventive measures were implemented. The suspect, E.A., was detained by the police.
STATEMENT FROM THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
In a written statement made by the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated, "Upon determining that a young person made a statement in their social media accounts and in the video they published, claiming that their father is a substance abuser and that their family is experiencing significant problems as a result; an investigation has been immediately initiated by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the allegations in the post. In this context, the young person who made the post and their family were identified, and their statements were taken separately. Following their claims of being assaulted by the suspect and not feeling safe, necessary preventive and protective measures for the protection of crime victim women and children have been promptly taken by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The suspect, E.A., has been captured and detained. The investigation procedures are being carried out promptly and meticulously by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office," it was said.