Overview
- Istanbul police detained journalist Burhan Can Terzi for questioning in a probe opened by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into the alleged public dissemination of misleading information after he reported that Jamal Musiala would join Galatasaray.
- Terzi was taken to the Istanbul Security Branch Directorate, gave a statement and underwent identification before being released pending the ongoing investigation, according to multiple reports.
- Galatasaray issued at least one official denial of the transfer claim and said the reports were unfounded, while media coverage indicates the complaint was reportedly brought by private supporters rather than the club itself.
- Terzi has publicly defended his reporting and said he stands by his sources, even as observers note the move appeared unlikely given Musiala’s long-term contract with Bayern Munich through 2030.
- The case highlights how Turkey’s 2022 disinformation law can be used in non-political contexts and could have chilling effects on fast-paced transfer reporting, with rights groups warning it may restrict press freedom if applied broadly.