Bakırköy prosecutors launch probe into retired Admiral Türker Ertürk over video remarks

August 17, 2026 at 10:20 AM1 min

This digest was compiled by AI from multiple sources — links to the originals are below.

The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launches an investigation into retired Admiral Türker Ertürk over statements in videos he shared on social media. The investigation was opened ex officio. Ertürk said “power will change” and warned the country could face difficulties unless the Supreme Election Council decides according to conscience and law.

Key Facts

Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı has opened an investigation into retired Admiral Türker Ertürk.
The Bakırköy prosecutor's office opened the case ex officio.
The Bakırköy investigation covers statements in video content Ertürk shared from his social media account.
Ertürk said “power will change” and added that the country could face difficulties unless the Supreme Election Council decides according to conscience and law.

The Investigation

Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı has opened an investigation into retired Admiral Türker Ertürk. The prosecutor's office said the case was opened ex officio. The investigation covers statements in video content Ertürk shared from his social media account. Two Turkish outlets, Sözcü and Sabah, carried headlines on the move without additional detail.

The Video Statements

In the video, Ertürk said that “power will change” and that the change would come either painfully or painlessly. He called on everyone to come to their senses, including himself. Ertürk said he expects the Supreme Election Council to decide according to conscience and law. He added that the country would face difficulties if the council does not.