Turkish sex blackmail suspect could face 11 years in prison
Two Turkish men, Orhan Okumus and Baris Okumus, brothers, appeared before Istanbul court on charges of pushing an Armenian woman to suicide.
Narine Mkrtchyan, 24, Armenian citizen, moved to Turkey 4 years ago for work, was subjected to sexual blackmail and committed suicide on February 28.
According to Turkish website Haberturk, the first hearing of Narine Mkrtchyan’s suicide case took place at an Istanbul court. The suspects pleaded not guilty, demanding a release.
Narine’s mother, Nune Mkrtchyan, also attended the hearing.
According to the website, the court indictment carries a maximum penalty of 11 years in prison for Orhan, who faces charges of infringement of an individual’s private life, blackmail and pushing to suicide. As to Baris, if convicted, he could face 2-5 years behind bars for infringement of an individual’s private life and blackmail.