Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Alaattin Çakıcı, a convicted mafia leader, who threatened a group of journalists in an open letter.
“An investigation has been launched into Alaattin Çakıcı for his threatening remarks in a public statement against a group of journalists for ‘threatening with death by using the force an [armed] organization,’ ‘threatening someone to spread fear and anxiety in the public’ and ‘inciting someone to commit a crime’ as listed in Article 106/2-d of the Turkish Penal Code,” Ankara Chief Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement late June 29.
Earlier on June 29, as one of most infamous figures of the crime world in Turkey, Çakıcı threatened six columnists and the owner of the daily Karar by issuing an open letter calling on “those who love” him to “punish” them.