Turkey detained a stand-up comedian over remarks made during a comedy performance that included jokes about President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to reports.

Prosecutors and police moved after clips of the show circulated widely online, prompting allegations that the comedian’s comments crossed legal lines related to insulting the president and/or stirring public disorder. The case has drawn criticism from free-speech advocates and other comedians, who argue that jokes and satire should not result in detention or criminal scrutiny.

The comedian was taken into custody and later released under judicial supervision while the case proceeds. Additional reports said the matter is part of a broader pattern of investigations and restrictions affecting entertainers and online content in Turkey.

Supporters of the comedian called for an end to legal pressure over stage material, saying the work is comedic and satirical rather than an attempt to incite hostility. Meanwhile, critics of the comedian argued that the remarks went beyond humor and should be treated as punishable offenses.