What is the Crime of Threat?
According to the Turkish Penal Code, threatening a person by claiming that he or a person close to him will commit a crime against him is a crime. The threat can be made verbally, in writing or physically. In order for the crime of threat to occur, it is sufficient for the victim to be afraid or anxious about this situation.
Types of the Crime of Threat:
Threat to property
Threat to life, body or sexual inviolability
Other threats (threats to honor and dignity)
What is the Crime of Blackmail?
The crime of blackmail is to force a person to do or not to do something that is against the law or that he is not obliged to do or to gain an unfair advantage by claiming that he will or will not do something that he is entitled to or obliged to do. The aim of blackmail is usually to gain an advantage by frightening or threatening the victim.
Elements of the Blackmail Crime:
Threat
Intention to gain unfair advantage
Breaking the will of the victim
Punitive Consequences of Threat and Blackmail Crimes
The penalties for threat and blackmail crimes vary depending on the nature of the crime, the perpetrator’s previous criminal records, and the extent of the damage suffered by the victim. In general, these crimes are punished with imprisonment and a fine.
What to Do When Encountering Threats and Blackmail?
Gather Evidence: Keep threatening and blackmail messages, e-mails, or voice recordings. This evidence is important for proving the crime.
Refer to Necessary Places: Apply to the nearest law enforcement agency and file a complaint. You can also get legal support by consulting a lawyer.
Get Social Support: It is important to get support from your family, friends, or a psychologist during this difficult process you are going through.
