01.11.2026 12:20
Yiğit Uzun, a writer for Diriliş Postası, was detained at his home in the Bornova district of İzmir within the scope of Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal Code, which regulates the offense of “publicly disseminating misleading information to the public.” Before his detention, Uzun posted “I am being detained” on his social media account. His lawyer, Kaan Bayramzade, stated that the search at the home was carried out with a prosecutor’s decision and that digital materials were seized.
In Izmir, a detention order was issued for Diriliş Postası writer Yiğit Uzun on the charge of “publicly disseminating misleading information to the public.” Due to the confidentiality of the investigation, no information about the contents of the file was shared.
“I AM BEING DETAINED”
Yiğit Uzun was detained in an investigation conducted under Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK). Before being detained, Uzun shared the statement “I am being detained” on his social media account.
STATEMENT FROM HIS LAWYER
Uzun’s lawyer, Kaan Bayramzade, stated in a post on his social media account that his client was detained at his home in Bornova. Bayramzade, who reported that the search at the home was carried out with a decision issued by the prosecutor’s office on the grounds of “circumstances where delay would be prejudicial,” said:
“Our side participated in the capacity of defense counsel in the search conducted today at our client’s residence. The search was carried out solely with a decision issued by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on the grounds of ‘circumstances where delay would be prejudicial,’ and digital materials were seized under Article 134 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CMK). Our objections and reservations regarding the proceedings will be recorded during our client’s statement.”
“ALL LEGAL REMEDIES WILL BE PURSUED”
Emphasizing that they will closely follow the judicial approval process, Bayramzade said, “All legal remedies will be pursued against any unlawful proceeding. Due to the confidentiality of the investigation, no explanation regarding the contents of the file can be made yet.”