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Iranian Singer Tataloo Arrested in Turkey

The popular musician, known for his criticism of the Iranian government, was handed over by Turkish police.

  • Amirhossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, a popular Iranian singer critical of the government, has been arrested after being handed over by police in Turkey.
  • The exact cause of his arrest is unclear, but allegations include inviting underage people to his home in Istanbul and spreading 'corruption and prostitution among young people'.
  • Tataloo has been living in Turkey since 2018 and has been vocal in his criticism of Iranian officials on social media and in his songs.
  • In 2017, Tataloo had a controversial meeting with then-presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi, which some believe cost Raisi the presidency.
  • Tataloo has never been allowed to hold a concert in Iran and has a large following among young fans.
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