Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas was detained at Istanbul Airport after accusations of insulting Islam and President Erdogan during a stand-up show, sparking legal investigations.
Deniz Goktas was arrested at Istanbul Airport
Jul 03, 2026
04:01 pm
What's the storyDeniz Goktas, a popular Turkish comedian, was arrested upon his arrival at Istanbul Airport on Thursday.
The arrest follows allegations of "publicly insulting religious values" during a stand-up performance.
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