Punishment for defamation in Turkey

The penalty for defamation in Turkey is one of the most important developments in the country in Turkey, where the majority of the work that people do has turned to intellectual and economic activity on the Internet, which has increased the risks of security breaches and exposure to electronic defamation, whether via e-mail or the network itself, such as extortion and the use of credit cards. To others, and violating the privacy of others, electronic defamation is the most common type of cybercrime that many criminals use to blackmail Internet users by providing personal information so that they can later use it for their benefit, such as blackmailing them or stealing their ideas or money.

Punishment for defamation in Turkey

Turkish law allows for penalties for all crimes related to the Internet, and defines each crime, its harmfulness and scope. Internet crimes are regulated separately in Articles 243, 244 and 245 of the Turkish Penal Code.

 

Having been covered by general crimes, Turkish law distinguishes between crimes related to the Internet, and Turkish law also prohibits the use of credit package, data destruction, disclosure of secrets, vulgarity and insult.

Blackmail and defamation

Blackmail and defamation are crimes under Turkish law, categorized as an affront to personal rights by criminal courts of first instance, and the victim's legal and moral rights to material and moral recovery are at risk.

Penalty for electronic fraud in Turkey

If someone in Turkey is a victim of electronic fraud, he can submit a complaint to the nearest security center, or he can use the electronic mabahith numbers to obtain the necessary documents to file a claim.

 

 The person accused of electronic defamation in Turkey is liable to imprisonment for a period ranging from three to seven years, with a maximum of ten years, and a judicial sentence of up to ten thousand days for anyone who attempts to defame, manipulate or blackmail people.

 

The penalty for minor offenses of defamation ranges from one to five years in prison and a court-ordered fine of up to five thousand days

 This is detailed:

  •  Anyone who illegally accesses all or part of the information system is liable to imprisonment for a year or a monetary penalty.

 

  •  If the data in the system is deleted or changed as a result of this crime, a prison sentence of six months to two years is imposed.

 

  •  Anyone who interferes with or disrupts the operation of the information system faces a prison sentence of one to five years.

 

  • Anyone who destroys, alters or creates data in an inaccessible information system, adds data to the system, or sends existing data to another location, faces a prison sentence of six months to three years.

 

 

  •  When such activities are carried out against a bank, credit institution, corporation or information system of a public corporation, the penalty is doubled.

 

 

  •  If a person takes possession of another person's bank or credit card for profit for himself or for another person using it, he faces a prison sentence of four to seven years, unless the act does not involve another felony requiring a more severe punishment.

Email fraud

Turkish law punishes a variety of electronic fraud offenses, including the widely used method of email fraud, fraudsters using this system may try to lead the victim in different directions in order to obtain additional information about him or to recover funds.

 

Like tracking shipments, invoices due, etc., they ask the victim to click on a link to make a transaction or download something, all with the intent of defrauding the victim and using it in illegal ways.

Online fraud

Fraud methods are varied such as starting with hacking or unauthorized access to the information system, where illegal access to the information system without the knowledge or consent of the owner is considered a crime, and online fraud includes various aspects that enable the fraudster to obtain what he is not entitled to.

 

  Online fraud includes various aspects that enable the fraudster to obtain what he is not entitled to by legitimate means.

Using a bank card for suspicious operations

Bank card fraud is considered a serious crime in Turkey, according to the legislation, punishable by imprisonment from three to six months and a judicial penalty of up to $10,000.

 

 Anyone who makes, sells, sends or buys a fake credit card and links it to other people's bank accounts faces a prison sentence of three to seven years and a court sentence of up to ten thousand days.

 

Hacking bank accounts, stealing cards or using them in a way that is not authorized by the card holder is a crime punishable by four to seven years in prison under Turkish law.

privacy violation

Privacy offenses are varied. There is a breach of privacy in both the public and private spheres, as well as the breach of privacy on the Internet and communication sites. In both cases, the Turkish law punishes the breach of privacy with one to two years imprisonment for the one who breaches the privacy of people on the Internet.

Insult and slander through social media

The use of words and sayings with the intent to degrade or humiliate a person in the eyes of society is a crime punishable by Turkish law, and is determined by its effect on a person or the ability to influence the people around him, and is punishable by imprisonment from three months to two years with material compensation.

How long does a cybercrime investigation take?

 The investigation of cybercrime in Turkey takes a long time, as the length of the investigation varies depending on the type of technological crime.

 

As it comes to verifying evidence, the victim of defamation may be required to have witnesses, in the case of bank card theft the investigation is completed more quickly than in other cases.

How to avoid online fraud in Turkey

To avoid becoming a victim of electronic fraud, take the following precautions:

 

  •  Learn about the many forms of scams, and always assume that dealing with strange people or companies by phone, mail, email, in person or on a social media site is a scam.

 

  •  If you meet someone online, find out who you're dealing with and do some additional investigation, like searching for images on Google or looking up people they might have interacted with.

 

  • Delete suspicious texts, contextual windows, and emails instead of opening them if you suspect it's something unknown.

 

  •  Protect your personal information by locking your mailbox and shredding bills and other important documents before disposing of them.

 

  •  Passwords should be kept in a safe place, and extreme caution while sharing personal information on social media platforms.

 

  •  Keep your computers and mobile devices safe, keep your security and support software up to date, use password protection, and don't share access (even remotely) with anyone.

 

  • Protect your WiFi with a password and avoid accessing online banking or providing sensitive information on public computers or wireless WiFi zones.

 

  •  Choose passwords that are difficult to guess and do not reuse across many accounts.

 

  •  Check the privacy and security of your social media.

 

  •  If you use social networking sites like Facebook, make sure you know who you're connecting with and that you understand how to use privacy and security settings to maintain your privacy.

 

  • Pay close attention to any requests for your personal information or information about your money.

 

  •  Sending money or providing copies of your credit card information, online account information, or personal papers to someone you don't know and trust is not a good idea.

 

  •  When shopping online, always use an online buying site you know and trust, and be wary of some offers that sound too good to be true.