The 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that occurred on February 6 were recorded as the biggest disasters in the history of the Republic. After the earthquakes that caused great destruction in 10 provinces, unfortunately, many of our citizens lost their lives.
56 people were detained, 14 people were arrested
While the earthquake was met with great pain all over the country, many posts were made on social media. While many of these posts facilitated the delivery of aid to earthquake victims, some were described as provocative actions.
Social media accounts that allegedly made some provocative actions after the earthquake were followed by the teams of the General Directorate of Security (EGM). People who gave false information and provocative actions with their posts on social media platforms were detained.
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EGM made the following statements in its statement:
Virtual patrol activities are carried out on the internet on a 24/7 basis in order to fight crime and criminals, within the framework of the authority given by the laws, by the Department of Combating Cybercrime of the General Directorate of Security.
06.02.2023 epicenter on Kahramanmaras/Pazarcik with a county 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred and the earthquake was felt in our surrounding cities as well.
Within the scope of the studies carried out;
Address and location information of our citizens who call for help via social media platforms are determined immediately and coordination is established with the relevant units.
Moreover Kahramanmaras/Pazarcik It is considered that he made provocative posts on social media platforms regarding the earthquake in the center of the city in order to create fear and panic on our citizens. By identifying 475 account managers sent to the relevant units, in accordance with the instruction received by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. 56 people detained taken, 14 of them were arrested.
On the other hand, it was created to abuse the goodwill of our benevolent citizens who want to help earthquake victims;
• 41 piece Phishing It was ensured that the website prepared for fraudulent fraud was closed,
• Requesting money from citizens by using / imitating the name of official institutions 4 piece social media platform account necessary actions have been taken,
• Moreover “earthquake aid” Requested to deposit money using the theme 3 piece crypto asset wallet address were detected and the wallets were frozen.
It is announced to the public with respect.
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