Capital markets investigation targeting social media accounts
Account owners spreading false information on social media to guide investors and influence market prices are under investigation.
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a judicial investigation against social media account owners who attempt to influence the prices of capital market instruments and produce misleading content.
Reason for initiating the investigation
Following applications made to the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, actions aimed at affecting the value of capital market instruments and investor decisions were addressed.
Misleading posts and allegations
Accounts providing false, incorrect, or misleading information, spreading rumors, and making comments in order to influence the prices of capital market instruments have been placed under review.
Role of the relevant investigation bureau
This ongoing judicial process is being meticulously handled and coordinated by the Press Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Instructions given to the gendarmerie
Instructions were given to the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command to identify the true identities of the suspects making the posts and to collect evidence within the scope of the investigation.