Investigation Permission Requested from Ministry for Capital Markets Board Chairman in Fund Investigation
Within the framework of the ongoing comprehensive fund investigation, permission has been requested regarding the Chairman of the Capital Markets Board on charges of misconduct.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has officially requested permission from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to conduct an investigation against Capital Markets Board Chairman İbrahim Ömer Gönül on the charge of misconduct in office within the scope of the fund investigation.
Details of the Prosecutor's Office Letter
Details of the letter sent by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau for Investigation of Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering Crimes to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance on September 30, 2026, have emerged.
Four Separate Investigations Ongoing
In the prosecutor's office letter, it was stated that four separate investigations are being conducted comprehensively upon notices and determinations that manipulative actions evaluated to be carried out on stocks traded in the Borsa İstanbul Equity Market were performed through portfolio management companies and investment funds.
Funds and Stocks Examined Together
It was noted that in the investigations, stocks traded on Borsa İstanbul and funds open and closed to TEFAS are examined together, and the connected and simultaneous movements between the funds and stocks are being investigated.
Crime Qualifications
The prosecutor's office announced that the actions in the files are evaluated within the scope of the crimes of qualified fraud, establishing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes, laundering asset values derived from crime, and market manipulation.
Legal Responsibilities of the CMB
In the prosecutor's office letter, it was emphasized that the CMB is obliged to carry out audit and inspection activities on investment funds in a multi-layered manner through financial and digital surveillance mechanisms.
Funds Causing Grievance
The prosecutor's office stated that many investors experienced serious grievances during the process described in public opinion as the fund crisis, drawing attention to specific funds.
Legal Basis and Permission Process
It was stated that the request for permission from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance was made in accordance with Article 133 of the Capital Markets Law No. 6362, and the permission of the relevant Minister is required.