Tourist Faces Prison in Turkey After Flagpole Dance in Cappadocia

A tourist in Turkey is reportedly under investigation and may face a prison sentence after performing a dance on a flagpole at one of the main tourist attractions in Cappadocia. A video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, drawing attention from authorities. The footage shows the woman climbing the flagpole and performing acrobatic stunts. Following the viral spread of the video, prosecutors opened a criminal case against her, accusing her of insulting state symbols and humiliating the Turkish nation or its institutions. Potential Legal Consequences Under Turkish law, the tourist faces a potential sentence ranging from one to three years in prison. At this time, her citizenship has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether she has left Turkey or remains in the country under investigation.