Journalist Ali Tarakcı was arrested
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Within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, journalist Ali Tarakcı was arrested and sent to prison on the charge of 'Publicly Disseminating Misleading Information' within the scope of TCK Article 217/A-1, due to his post on his social media account, 'A very important Minister will resign on Friday'.
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Journalist Ali Tarakcı was included in the investigation and detained by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office as a result of a post he made on his social media account.
The arrest warrant given for journalist Ali Tarakcı within the scope of the investigation carried out by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office was announced.
It was stated that Tarakcı was prosecuted within the scope of the crime of "Publicly Disseminating Misleading Information" regulated in Article 217/A-1 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) due to his post on his social media account, "A very important Minister will resign on Friday."
Tarakcı, who was detained within the scope of the investigation, was referred to the courthouse after his procedures at the police station.
Tarakcı was arrested and sent to prison as a result of the evaluation made by the Ankara 8th Criminal Judgeship of Peace.
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More statements will be made about Ali Tarakcı's trial process
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the source of Tarakcı's post?
- Is there more information about the accuracy of the post?
- How will the legal process regarding Tarakcı's arrest continue?




