Justice Minister Gürlek: 88 people arrested in manipulation probes
Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said 88 people have been arrested in investigations into market manipulation operations in the capital's market. Procedural actions have been taken against 404 people in total.
Mehmet Huseyin Zorkun1 min read
Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said that investigations into market manipulation operations in the capital's market have resulted in the arrest of 88 people. According to Turkish media outlets CNN Türk and Milliyet, the minister made the statement in his account on social media.
According to the minister, procedural actions have been taken against 404 people within the framework of the investigations. In addition to the 88 people arrested, 26 suspects have been detained. In relation to 195 people, a precautionary measure in the form of judicial control has been applied. A search is ongoing for 42 suspects who are on the run.
Gürlek also reported on the financial aspect of the investigations. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the blocking of bank accounts, the arrest of property, and a ban on the re-registration of real estate in relation to 351 individuals and 102 legal entities.
The assets obtained as a result of unlawful enrichment, according to the investigation, are being returned through accounts opened at the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund and the Management of Seized Assets (TMSF). The asset recovery process is continuing, while criminal cases are being pursued in parallel.
The minister said that the fight against market manipulation and unlawful enrichment in the capital's market will continue decisively.
Source: cnnturk.com
