Overview

• The video, posted by Instagram user @blittem, shows a Bosnian visitor pole-dancing beneath the national flag atop Uchisar Castle in Cappadocia.
• The Nevşehir Governor’s Office said a criminal complaint was filed on August 21 and confirmed the probe by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
• Reports cite potential penalties of up to three years for insulting the flag under Article 300 and up to two years for insulting the nation or state institutions under Article 301.
• AK Party Nevşehir Deputy Emre Caliskan condemned the act and said authorities will monitor the case to ensure legal steps are taken.
• The influencer defended the stunt on social media, calling critics “small minded” and claiming onlookers were impressed, and no arrest or conviction has been reported.