Gebze prosecutor's office investigates courthouse employee for inappropriate social media videos
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into a courthouse employee for sharing inappropriate social media videos.
- The videos, posted on platforms like TikTok and X, targeted citizens and violated public service ethics and the dignity of a civil servant.
- The Ministry of Justice stated that the judiciary aims to provide respectful and patient service to all citizens.
An investigation has been initiated by the Gebze Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into a courthouse employee for sharing inappropriate content on social media platforms. The Ministry of Justice announced that the probe was launched following the discovery of videos posted on TikTok and X that targeted citizens and were deemed unsuitable.
The ministry's written statement clarified that the employee, who works at the Gebze courthouse, used language inconsistent with public service ethics and the dignity expected of a civil servant. The judiciary's primary objective, the statement emphasized, is to serve citizens with respect, courtesy, and patience under all circumstances.
Actions contrary to the judiciary's citizen-oriented service approach and professional principles have led to the immediate launch of a disciplinary investigation against the employee in question.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.