Diriliş Postası writer Yiğit Uzun was detained

Diriliş Postası writer Yiğit Uzun was detained within the scope of the charge of "publicly disseminating misleading information to the public" under Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

Uzun, who announced the detention process on his social media account, said "I am being detained" in his post.

Uzun's lawyer, Kaan Bayramzade, announced that his client was detained at his home in Bornova district of Izmir.

Making a statement on his social media account, Bayramzade stated that he participated in the search at Uzun's house as a lawyer.

Stating that the search was carried out in accordance with the decision of the Public Prosecutor's Office on the grounds that "there is a risk of delay", Bayramzade stated that the digital materials were seized within the scope of Article 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CMK).

Bayramzade used the following statements in his statement:

"We participated in the search carried out today at our client's residence in the capacity of defense counsel. The search was carried out only with the decision of the Public Prosecutor's Office on the grounds that 'there is a risk of delay' and the digital materials were seized within the scope of CMK Article 134."

Stating that they will record their objections regarding the search and seizure procedures during Uzun's statement, Bayramzade emphasized that they will also follow the judge's approval process.

Bayramzade continued his statement as follows:

"Our objections and reservations regarding the transactions will be recorded during our client's statement. The judge's approval process will be followed closely by us, and all legal remedies will be taken against any unlawful transaction. Due to the confidentiality of the investigation, no statement can be made regarding the content of the file yet."

Detailed information has not yet been shared regarding which post or statement Uzun is under investigation for.