Politics · Turkey · 4 hrs ago
Turkish Prosecutors Block Halk TV Owner’s Social Media Account
Turkish prosecutors blocked Cafer Mahiroğlu’s personal social media account after a decision by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The decision was reportedly based on allegations that he made calls outside the Halk TV building that could incite the public.
Halk TV was placed under a trustee’s control on October 14, and its management was transferred to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund.
The investigation includes allegations against Mahiroğlu of bribery, rigging tenders and laundering assets linked to crime.
The channel’s accounts on six social media platforms were also blocked as part of the investigation.
The account blocks and trustee appointment are part of an ongoing investigation, but no further steps are stated.
Istanbul prosecutors blocked access to the personal social media account of Halk TV owner Cafer Mahiroğlu.
The decision was reportedly based on allegations that he made provocative calls to the public outside the broadcaster’s building.
Halk TV was placed under a trustee on 14 October, and its management was transferred to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund.
The investigation file includes allegations of bribery, rigging tenders and laundering assets derived from crime.
Access to Halk TV’s accounts on YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Telegram had also been blocked.
- Who
- Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered the block on Cafer Mahiroğlu’s personal account.
- What
- Access to his social media account was blocked.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The decision was made in Istanbul. The alleged calls were made outside the Halk TV building.
- Why
- Prosecutors reportedly cited allegations that Mahiroğlu made provocative calls to the public outside the building.
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Halk TV was placed under a trustee and its management was transferred to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund.
Istanbul prosecutors had ordered access to be blocked to Mahiroğlu’s personal social media account.
- Account owner
- Cafer Mahiroğlu
- Prosecuting office
- Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office
- Trustee appointment
- 14 October
- New management
- Savings Deposit Insurance Fund
- Blocked Halk TV platforms
- YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Telegram