Unfortunately, with the development of technology and the widespread use of the internet, cyber crimes are also increasing. It is important for people who are subjected to such crimes to take legal action to protect their rights. In this article, we will examine in detail how to make a complaint about cyber crimes.
What is Cyber Crime?
Cyber crimes are crimes committed against information systems or devices and causing material or moral damage to the victim. Examples of such crimes:
• Theft or unlawful seizure of personal data
• Seizure of bank accounts
• Cyberbullying and harassment
• Spreading fake news and disinformation
• Online fraud
• Spam and malware attacks
• Blocking access to attacked sites (DDoS attacks)
Where to Make a Complaint in Cyber Crimes?
People who are exposed to cyber crimes can complain to the following authorities:
• Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office: Complaints regarding cyber crimes can be made in writing or verbally to the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office or the Cyber Crimes Bureau where the incident took place.
• Law Enforcement: Complaints regarding cyber crimes can also be made to the units combating cyber crimes affiliated to the General Directorate of Security or the Gendarmerie General Command.
• CİMER (Presidential Communication Center): Complaints regarding cyber crimes can also be made to CİMER electronically or by mail.
Things to Consider When Making a Complaint:
Some important points to consider when making a complaint about cyber crimes are:
• The complaint petition must include all the details of the incident. Information such as when and where the incident took place, what kind of damage occurred, and what the evidence is, should be clearly stated in the petition.
• Evidence regarding the incident should also be added to the petition. This evidence can be documents such as screenshots, log records, e-mails, bank account statements.
• The complaint petition must be personally delivered to the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office or law enforcement officers where the incident took place.
• A copy of the complaint must also be kept by the person making the complaint.
