Investigation request for former CMB president in fund probe
In the investigation conducted over manipulation allegations at Borsa İstanbul, an examination within the framework of jurisdictional limits was requested regarding the former board chairman.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has requested permission to investigate former CMB President İbrahim Ömer Gönül on charges of misconduct in office within the scope of the manipulation and fund investigation at Borsa İstanbul.
Scope of the Investigation and Examinations
Details have emerged regarding the letter sent by the Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
Funds and Market Transactions
It was stated that manipulative actions evaluated as having been carried out on shares traded in the Borsa İstanbul Equity Market were executed through portfolio management companies.
Emphasis on Audit and Responsibility
In the prosecutor's office letter, it was emphasized that the CMB is obligated to conduct its supervisory activities over investment funds through oversight mechanisms.
Inspection Commissioned by the Ministry
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek commissioned the Board of Inspectors to conduct a preliminary examination and research in accordance with relevant legislation.