Investigation Against Türker Ertürk Based on His Social Media Posts

Istanbul Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an ex officio investigation against Türker Ertürk due to his statements in the video content shared on a social media account. Former Naval Academy Commander Türker Ertürk was detained on charges of "threatening to create fear and panic among the public" and "inciting to commit a crime". Türker Ertürk, who was referred to the courthouse after his procedures at the police station, was arrested by the court and sent to prison. The shared videos include retired Rear Admiral Ertürk's comments and thoughts expressed in different discussion programs.

WHO IS TÜRKER ERTURK? Born in Trabzon in 1957, Türker Ertürk served as Commander of the Naval Academy between 2008 and 2010. After graduating from the Naval Academy in Heybeliada, Ertürk joined the navy as an officer in 1979. Turker Erturk; He worked on ships for 15 years, during which time he commanded three warships. Erturk; He served as the Naval Forces National Plan Officer at the rank of major, as the Naval Command Training and Exercise Section Chief at the rank of lieutenant colonel, and as the Head of the Naval Forces Command and Control Department at the rank of colonel. Türker Ertürk served in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus between 1985 and 1987. Türker Ertürk, who received his education at the Naval War Academy in 1988-1990, completed his education at the Armed Forces Academy in 1992 and the NATO Defense College in Rome in 1999. Türker Ertürk, who was promoted to rear admiral on August 30, 2006, served as the Black Sea Regional Commander between 2006 and 2008. Ertürk resigned on August 9, 2010.