Turkey takes over opposition TV channel, arrests 11
Turkish authorities have taken control of opposition broadcaster Halk TV, halting its broadcasts and detaining 11 people in a corruption probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkey-takes-over-opposition-tv-channel-arrests-11/
Turkish authorities have seized opposition-aligned broadcaster Halk TV and arrested 11 individuals in a corruption investigation, following a police raid on the channel's Istanbul headquarters. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was launched by the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor's Office after an investigation into Halk TV chairman Cafer Mahiroğlu over allegations of bribery, tender-rigging, and money laundering.
Mahiroğlu, who was outside Turkey, was not among those detained. The channel's live broadcasts were halted, and its management was placed under a trustee, with authorities seizing its companies and assets. Opposition politicians and press freedom advocates have criticized the takeover, accusing the authorities of undermining press freedom in Turkey.
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