Republican People's Party reveals 'organized influence operation' by government communications administration
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The opposition Republican People's Party has accused Turkey's Justice Ministry of falsifying information and passing it to the press regarding investigations related to municipalities.
The party revealed an 'organized influence operation' through the ministry's communications office, where testimonies from investigation files were altered before being handed over to media outlets. The party considered the incident evidence of government interference in media organizations.
The Republican People's Party has revealed systematic manipulation by Turkey's Justice Ministry of altering certificates in municipal investigation files and sending modified versions to journalists via a WhatsApp group. The party accuses the ministry's spokesperson of exercising systematic influence over public opinion.
These revelations raise questions about the reliability of criminal investigations and official information that the public receives regarding major municipal cases. If the accusations are proven, they could affect the validity of court rulings and government decisions linked to these files.

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