After the “explosion” that took place in Taksim’s Istiklal Street in the past hours, various posts were made on social media. It was reported that the Department of Combating Cybercrime, affiliated to the General Directorate of Security, examined 25 account managers regarding the posts on social media.
EGM examined 25 accounts on social media
After the incident on Istiklal Street, BTK took action and stated that band narrowing was implemented for social media platforms across the country. In the first study conducted by the General Directorate of Security (EGM), misleading posts on social media were examined.
İstanbul Beyoğlu’nda meydana gelen patlamaya ilişkin sosyal medya platformlarında provokatif paylaşımlarda bulunan 25 hesap tespit edildi. pic.twitter.com/1FORHNEbwc
— Türk Polis Teşkilatı (@EmniyetGM) November 13, 2022
Within the scope of the operation carried out by the Anti-Cyber Crime Department, it was decided to examine 25 accounts. According to the EGM’s statement, these accounts are; He shared provocative content that openly incited the people to hatred, hatred and enmity.
While 6 people died in the explosion in Taksim, 53 people were seriously and lightly injured. Stating that the Anti-Cyber Crime Department monitors social media 24/7, EGM’s statement included the following statements:
In this context, 25 account managers were identified and sent to the relevant authorities, who were considered to have shared provocative posts on social media platforms regarding the ‘explosion’, with the aim of creating fear and panic among our citizens, and openly inciting hatred, hatred and enmity.
When we look at the shares on social media in the last few hours, it is possible to say that there is definitely an information pollution. For example, many journalists and news organizations shared the images of an explosion in Taksim in 2016, claiming that they were up-to-date.
https://twitter.com/hakki_alkan/status/159181904372346880
Before EGM’s announcement, it should be noted that BTK has imposed bandwidth restrictions for social media. It is unclear how long this restriction will last, which was implemented in order to prevent posts that will incite the people to hatred, hatred and enmity after the incident.
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