Turkish authorities have arrested actress Bennu Gerede, 54, on a charge of "public indecency" after comments she made during an appearance on an online podcast.
During the show, Gerede showed a piece of jewelry she was wearing around her neck and explained that it was actually a vibrator. She said she liked to keep it "always on hand."
Prosecutors order inquiry, seek to block episode
After the episode aired, the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office ordered a preliminary investigation into Gerede, citing a provision of the Turkish Penal Code on public indecency.
Prosecutors also requested that access to the podcast episode be blocked in Turkey, saying its content violated the law.
The case has sparked intense public debate in Turkey, reviving discussion over the limits of free speech and artistic expression.
