Erdoğan on Ahbap probe, disinformation after Feb 6 quake

Ahbap investigation disinformation Feb 6 earthquake Erdoğan Communication Council

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 2nd Communication Council (Şura) held at the ATO Congresium in Ankara. He warned that disinformation is a national‑security issue and noted that Turkey faced intense information attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest‑fire emergencies and the February 6, 2023, earthquakes.

Erdoğan said those who exploited the earthquake through the Ahbap Association are being held accountable, adding that “the law will be applied as needed.” He referenced a criminal investigation that detained 54 suspects – including Ahbap founder Haluk Levent and Oğuzhan Uğur – with 28 arrests and asset seizures.

The council gathered 425 experts from academia, media, civil society and the private sector to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and crisis communication.

Entities: 2nd Communication Council · ATO Congresium · Ahbap Association · Ahbap Derneği · Ankara · February 6, 2023 earthquake · Haluk Levent · Oğuzhan Uğur · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] 54 suspects were detained in the Ahbap investigation, including founder Haluk Levent and Oğuzhan Uğur, with 28 arrests and asset seizures. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 3 SOURCES] Erdoğan stated that those who exploited the February 6 earthquake through Ahbap are being held accountable. (Erdoğan's speech)
[● 2 SOURCES] Erdoğan said the fight against disinformation is a national‑security issue for Turkey. (Erdoğan's speech)
[● 4 SOURCES] The 2nd Communication Council was held at ATO Congresium in Ankara, with President Erdoğan speaking. (Event description)
[● 3 SOURCES] Turkey faced intense disinformation attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest fires and the February 6 earthquakes. (Erdoğan's speech)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A court‑appointed trustee (kayyum) was assigned to Ahbap Derneği. (News report)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2nd Communication Council was held at the ATO Congresium in Ankara. (supporting_article_ids)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Erdoğan described the fight against disinformation as a matter of national security for Turkey. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 3 SOURCES] Erdoğan said those who exploited the February 6 earthquake through Ahbap are being held accountable. (supporting_article_ids)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey experienced intense disinformation attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest fires and the February 6 earthquakes. (supporting_article_ids)
[○ 1 SOURCE] 425 experts participated in the 2nd Communication Council. (supporting_article_ids)