In February 2025, Turkish social media influencer and OnlyFans content creator Merve Taşkın found herself at the center of legal controversy following a Valentine’s Day offer she posted online. The incident sparked widespread debate about freedom of expression, obscenity laws, and the role of social media in Turkey.
The Controversial Valentine’s Day Post
On February 12, 2025, Taşkın shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) offering to be a “girlfriend” for a Valentine’s Day dinner for 400,000 Turkish liras (approximately £9,000 or $11,000). She highlighted her conversational skills, appearance, and popularity in Turkey as part of the appeal. The post quickly went viral, attracting both attention and criticism.
Following complaints submitted through Turkey’s Presidential Communication Center (CİMER), authorities detained Taşkın on February 14. She was accused of offering “obscene services” and was placed under house arrest by the Caglayan Court on February 15. Her phone and social media accounts were also subject to investigation.
Personal Account and Public Reaction
After her release, Taşkın shared her experience of spending a night in a detention cell, describing it as cold and unhygienic. She expressed disbelief over the situation, questioning whether it was a prank. The incident reignited discussions about the boundaries of personal freedom and state intervention in Turkey.
Previous Legal Issues
This was not Taşkın’s first encounter with the law. In 2021, she received a five-month prison sentence for posting erotic images during a trip to Amsterdam, including one taken at the city’s Sex Museum. The sentence was later converted to a fine.
Broader Implications
Taşkın’s case highlights the ongoing tension between individual expression and legal constraints in Turkey. It raises questions about the application of obscenity laws in the digital age and the extent to which social media content can be regulated. The outcome of her case could set a precedent for how similar incidents are handled in the future.
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