Child abuse investigation via Telegram in Istanbul: 8 detained

Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office made a statement regarding the investigation carried out on the allegation that photographs and videos containing child abuse and obscenity were sold for money via Telegram.

In the studies carried out by the Istanbul Provincial Police Department Anti-Cyber ​​Crimes Branch Directorate under the coordination of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that the content in question was sold through a profile using the nickname "Hatrick3" on Telegram.

In the investigation, it was determined that the money obtained from the sale of the contents was transferred to S.K. It was determined that it was transferred to the account registered in his name. Suspect S.K. was arrested by the Criminal Court of Peace to which he was referred on April 21.

DIGITAL MATERIALS WERE SEIZED

An investigation was also launched against the people who were determined to have sent money to S.K.'s account. In line with the search and seizure decisions taken upon the request of the prosecutor's office, a simultaneous operation was carried out at the suspects' addresses and digital materials were seized.

In line with digital investigations and the report of the Board for the Protection of Minors from Harmful Publications, 10 suspects who were buyers were identified.

In the simultaneous operation carried out against these people on September 30, 8 suspects were caught and detained. It was reported that efforts to capture the other 2 suspects are continuing.

8 suspects in custody were referred to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace today by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, requesting their arrest.