The Turkish Penal Code No. 5237 was adopted on September 26, 2004, and was published in the Official Gazette No. 25611 on October 12, 2004. This law consists of a total of 345 articles. The crimes regulated in the relevant law and their corresponding articles are as follows:
A) Book Two, Special Provisions, Part One: International Crimes.
Article 76 – Crime of Genocide
Article 77 – Crimes Against Humanity
Article 78 – Organization
Article 79 – Human Trafficking
Article 80 – Human Trafficking
B) Book Two: Special Provisions, Part Two: Crimes Against Individuals
Article 81 – Intentional killing
Article 82 – Aggravated intentional killing
Article 83 – Intentional killing committed by negligent behavior
Article 84 – Leading to suicide
Article 85 – Manslaughter by negligence
Article 86 – Intentional injury
Article 87 – Injury aggravated by the consequences
Article 88 – Intentional injury committed by negligent behavior
Article 89 – Injury by negligence
Article 90 – Experimenting on humans
Article 91 – Organ or tissue trafficking
Article 94 – Torture
Article 95 – Aggravated torture by the consequences
Article 96 – Abuse
Article 97 – Abandonment
Article 98 – Failure to fulfill the duty of assistance or notification
Article 99 – Abortion of a child
Article 100 – Inducing abortion
Article 101 – Sterilization
Article 102 – Sexual assault
Article 103 – Sexual exploitation of children
Article 104 – Sexual intercourse with a minor
Article 105 – Sexual harassment
Article 106 – Threat
Article 107 – Blackmail
Article 108 – Coercion
Article 109 – Deprivation of liberty
Article 112 – Obstruction of the right to education and training
Article 113 – Obstruction of the right to benefit from public services
Article 114 – Obstruction of the use of political rights
Article 115 – Obstruction of the use of freedom of belief, thought, and opinion
Article 116 – Violation of the inviolability of the home
Article 117 – Violation of freedom to work and engage in business
Article 118 – Obstruction of trade union rights
Article 120 – Unlawful search
Article 121 – Obstruction of the right to petition
Article 122 – Hatred and discrimination
Article 123 – Disturbing the peace of individuals
Article 124 – Obstruction of communication
Article 125 – Insult
Article 129 – Insult due to an unlawful act or mutual insults
Article 130 – Insult to the memory of a person
Article 131 – Conditions for investigation and prosecution
Article 132 – Violation of the confidentiality of communication
Article 133 – Eavesdropping on and recording conversations between individuals
Article 134 – Violation of the privacy of personal life
Article 135 – Recording of personal data
Article 136 – Providing or obtaining data unlawfully
Article 138 – Failure to destroy data
Article 141 – Theft
Article 142 – Aggravated theft
Article 148 – Robbery
Article 149 – Aggravated robbery
Article 151 – Property damage
Article 152 – Aggravated forms of property damage
Article 153 – Damage to places of worship and cemeteries
Article 154 – Trespassing on someone else’s property
Article 155 – Misuse of trust
Article 156 – Use of a worthless promissory note
Article 157 – Fraud
Article 158 – Aggravated fraud
Article 160 – Disposal of lost or wrongfully obtained property
Article 161 – Fraudulent bankruptcy
Article 162 – Negligent bankruptcy
Article 163 – Unjust enrichment
Article 164 – False information about companies or cooperatives
Article 165 – Purchase or acceptance of stolen goods
Article 166 – Failure to provide information
C) Book Two: Special Provisions, Part Three: Crimes Against Society
Article 170 – Intentionally Endangering Public Safety
Article 171 – Recklessly Endangering Public Safety
Article 172 – Emission of Radiation
Article 173 – Causing Explosion with Atomic Energy
Article 174 – Unlawful Possession or Transfer of Hazardous Materials
Article 175 – Violation of the Obligation to Supervise and Care for Mentally Ill Persons
Article 176 – Non-Compliance with Safety Rules Related to Construction or Demolition
Article 177 – Releasing Animals in a Way That Causes Danger
Article 178 – Failure to Place Signs or Barriers
Article 179 – Endangering Traffic Safety
Article 180 – Recklessly Endangering Traffic Safety
Article 181 – Intentional Pollution of the Environment
Article 182 – Reckless Pollution of the Environment
Article 183 – Causing Noise
Article 184 – Causing Pollution in Urban Planning
Article 185 – Adding Poisonous Substances
Article 186 – Trade of Spoiled or Altered Food or Medicine
Article 187 – Manufacturing or Selling Medicine That Poses a Risk to Human Life and Health
Article 188 – Manufacturing and Trafficking of Drugs or Stimulants
Article 190 – Facilitating the Use of Drugs or Stimulants
Article 191 – Purchasing, Accepting, or Possessing Drugs or Stimulants for Personal Use or Using Them
Article 193 – Manufacturing and Trafficking of Poisonous Substances
Article 194 – Supplying Substances Dangerous to Health
Article 195 – Violation of Measures Against Infectious Diseases
Article 196 – Improper Burial of the Dead
Article 197 – Counterfeiting Money
Article 198 – Values Considered Equivalent to Money
Article 199 – Counterfeiting Valuable Seals
Article 200 – Tools Used for Making Money or Valuable Seals
Article 202 – Forgery of Seals
Article 203 – Breaking Seals
Article 204 – Forgery of Official Documents
Article 205 – Altering, Destroying, or Concealing Official Documents
Article 206 – False Statement in the Preparation of an Official Document
Article 207 – Forgery of Private Documents
Article 208 – Altering, Destroying, or Concealing Private Documents
Article 209 – Abuse of Blank Signature
Article 210 – Documents with the Status of Official Documents
Article 213 – Threat to Create Fear and Panic Among the Public
Article 214 – Incitement to Commit a Crime
Article 215 – Praising a Crime or a Criminal
Article 216 – Incitement to Hatred and Hostility or Denigration of the Public
Article 217 – Incitement to Disobey Laws
Article 219 – Abuse of Religious Services During Duties
Article 220 – Establishing an Organization to Commit Crimes
Article 223 – Hijacking or Retention of Transport Vehicles
Article 224 – Occupation of Fixed Platforms in the Continental Shelf or Exclusive Economic Zone
Article 225 – Indecent Acts
Article 226 – Obscenity
Article 227 – Prostitution
Article 228 – Providing a Place or Opportunity for Gambling
Article 229 – Begging
Article 230 – Polygamy, Fraudulent Marriage, Religious Ceremony
Article 231 – Alteration of a Child’s Parentage
Article 232 – Mistreatment
Article 233 – Violation of Family Obligations
Article 234 – Abduction and Retention of a Child
Article 235 – Bid Rigging
Article 236 – Manipulation of the Fulfillment of Commitments
Article 237 – Influencing Prices
Article 238 – Causing a Shortage of Essential Goods
Article 239 – Disclosure of Trade, Banking, or Customer Secrets
Article 240 – Refusal to Sell Goods or Services
Article 241 – Usury
Article 243 – Unauthorized Access to Information Systems
Article 244 – Obstructing, Damaging, Deleting, or Altering Systems or Data
Article 245 – Misuse of Bank or Credit Cards
Article 245/A – Prohibited Devices or Programs
D) Book Two – Special Provisions, Part Four: Crimes Against the Nation and the State
Article 247 – Embezzlement
Article 250 – Bribery and Influence
Article 251 – Negligence of Supervisory Duty
Article 252 – Bribery
Article 255 – Trading in Influence
Article 256 – Exceeding Limits of Authority to Use Force
Article 257 – Misconduct in Office
Article 258 – Disclosure of Duty-Related Secrets
Article 259 – Public Official Engaging in Commerce
Article 260 – Abandonment or Non-Performance of Public Duty
Article 261 – Improper Disposal of Property Belonging to Others
Article 262 – Unlawful Assumption of Public Duty
Article 263 – Illegal Educational Institutions
Article 264 – Unauthorized Use of Official Marks and Uniforms
Article 265 – Resistance Against Duty Performance
Article 266 – Using Public Duty Tools for Crime
Article 267 – Defamation
Article 268 – Using Another’s Identity or Identity Information
Article 270 – Assuming Responsibility for a Crime
Article 271 – Fabricating Crimes
Article 272 – False Testimony
Article 275 – False Oath
Article 276 – Providing False Expert or Translation Reports
Article 277 – Attempt to Influence Judicial Officers, Experts, or Witnesses
Article 278 – Failure to Report a Crime
Article 279 – Failure of a Public Official to Report a Crime
Article 280 – Failure of Health Professionals to Report a Crime
Article 281 – Destruction, Concealment, or Alteration of Crime Evidence
Article 282 – Laundering Property Value Originating from Crime
Article 283 – Harboring Criminals
Article 284 – Failure to Report Detainees, Convicts, or Crime Evidence
Article 285 – Violation of Confidentiality
Article 286 – Recording of Audio or Visuals
Article 287 – Genital Examination
Article 288 – Attempt to Influence a Fair Trial
Article 289 – Misuse of Custodial Duty
Article 290 – Seizure or Deterioration of Property Officially Handed Over
Article 291 – Entering a Penal Institution or Detention Facility in Someone Else’s Place
Article 292 – Escape of Detainees or Convicts
Article 294 – Facilitating Escape
Article 295 – Misconduct by a Guard
Article 296 – Revolt by Detainees or Convicts
Article 297 – Bringing Prohibited Items into Penal Institutions or Detention Facilities
Article 298 – Obstructing Rights Utilization and Nutrition
Article 299 – Insulting the President
Article 300 – Insulting the Symbols of State Sovereignty
Article 301 – Insulting the Turkish Nation, the State of the Republic of Turkey, and Its Institutions
Article 302 – Disruption of State Unity and Territorial Integrity
Article 303 – Collaboration with the Enemy
Article 304 – Incitement to War Against the State
Article 305 – Acts Contrary to Fundamental National Interests for Gain
Article 306 – Recruitment for Foreign States
Article 307 – Destruction of Military Facilities and Agreements Benefiting Enemy Movements
Article 308 – Providing Material and Financial Aid to Enemy States
Article 309 – Violation of the Constitution
Article 310 – Assassination or Physical Attack on the President
Article 311 – Crimes Against the Legislative Body
Article 312 – Crimes Against the Government
Article 313 – Armed Rebellion Against the Government of the Republic of Turkey
Article 314 – Armed Organization
Article 315 – Provision of Arms
Article 316 – Agreement to Commit a Crime
Article 317 – Usurpation of Military Command
Article 318 – Discouraging the Public from Military Service
Article 319 – Encouraging Soldiers to Disobedience
Article 320 – Recruitment into or Enlistment in Foreign Service
Article 321 – Disobedience to Orders During Wartime
Article 322 – Obligations During Wartime
Article 323 – Spreading False News During War
Article 324 – Negligence of Duties Related to Mobilization
Article 325 – Acceptance of Titles or Similar Privileges from the Enemy
Article 326 – Documents Related to State Security
Article 327 – Acquisition of Information Related to State Security
Article 328 – Political or Military Espionage
Article 329 – Disclosure of Information Related to State Security and Political Interests
Article 330 – Disclosure of Information Required to Remain Confidential
Article 331 – International Espionage
Article 332 – Entry into Military Restricted Zones
Article 333 – Exploitation of State Secrets, Disloyalty in State Service
Article 334 – Acquisition of Prohibited Information
Article 335 – Acquisition of Prohibited Information for Espionage Purposes
Article 336 – Disclosure of Prohibited Information
Article 337 – Disclosure of Prohibited Information for Political or Military Espionage Purposes
Article 338 – Espionage Acts Due to Negligence
Article 339 – Possession of Documents Related to State Security
Article 340 – Crimes Against Foreign Heads of State
Article 341 – Insulting the Flag of a Foreign State
Article 342 – Crimes Against Foreign State Representatives
>>>The offenses regulated under the Turkish Penal Code are limited to these.
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