Key facts
- Honorary chairman of Turkey's largest conglomerate apologized.
- A joke described as racist and sexist caused outrage.
- A regional prosecutor's office announced an investigation.
The honorary chairman of Turkey's largest conglomerate has issued an apology following a controversial joke that has drawn widespread criticism for being racist and sexist. The incident has led to significant public outrage. In response to the backlash, a regional prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into the matter.