TikTok, the most popular social media platform of recent years, has been on the agenda with important discussions, especially in recent weeks. The fact that people have started to do “strange” actions to earn money from TikTok is drawing reaction from other citizens. It is even said that the government is aware of this situation and will take some steps regarding TikTok.
While all this was happening, an important statement came from the Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya. The statement made by Yerlikaya is a clear indication that the authorities have started to monitor the shares made from TikTok accounts. It looks like we may see very large operations specifically for TikTok very soon.
14 people were arrested for their posts on TikTok!
Making a statement at the Security and Emergency Situations Coordination Center (GAMER), Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya announced that 1,332 accounts were monitored on TikTok and 14 people who shared obscene content were arrested. Stating that investigations into TikTok accounts are continuing, Minister Yerlikaya said that there are also TikTok users for whom proceedings have been initiated to be deported. According to Minister Yerlikaya, the monitoring process continues for 612 accounts.
In his statement on the subject, Ali Yerlikaya underlined that the focus is currently on obscenity. Minister Yerlikaya said, “We are taking action against account managers who create obscene content on TikTok, generate income on live broadcast, and share child abuse.” he said.