In this blog post, we will discuss the crime of threatening through social media and the internet. We will examine what the threat is, what it involves and how you can combat this type of crime.<\/p>\n
What is Threat Crime?<\/p>\n
According to Article 106 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), the crime of threat refers to intimidating another person by betting that he or she will carry out an attack on his or her relative’s life, body or sexual immunity. This intimidation can be carried out verbally, in writing or electronically.<\/p>\n
Threat via Social Media and Internet<\/p>\n
Social media platforms and online environments have become an easy tool for sharing threatening messages, comments, images and videos. Such threats can create intense stress, anxiety and fear on the victim and cause great psychological damage.<\/p>\n
Punishment for Threatening Crime<\/p>\n
According to Article 106 of the Turkish Penal Code, the basic form of the crime of threat is punishable by imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years. If the threat is committed against a public official or made with a weapon, the penalty increases to imprisonment from 2 to 5 years.<\/p>\n
How to Protect Against Threat Crime?<\/p>\n
Hide threatening messages, comments, images and videos.This evidence will help you if you file a criminal complaint.
\nBlock the threatening person and stay away from all communication channels.
\nKnow that you are not alone.Notify your family, friends or a trusted adult.
\nDon’t hesitate to file a criminal complaint.You can file a complaint by going to the nearest police station or prosecutor’s office.
\nYou can get legal aid.You can receive free legal consultancy and case tracking services from the Legal Aid and Support Institution.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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