Social Media Manipulation Investigation by Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
Detention orders were issued for six suspects within the scope of an investigation targeting social media accounts that mislead investors by disrupting market balance.
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against social media accounts that influence the prices of capital market instruments and investor decisions with misleading content.
Initiation of the Investigation
The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office took action regarding social media accounts sharing false, incorrect, and misleading information and content aimed at affecting the prices, values, or investment decisions of capital market instruments.
Digital Footprint Tracking
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office pressed the button and launched a comprehensive examination to track the crisis-focused digital footprints of suspects attempting to disrupt market balance through manipulative posts.
Instructions Given to the Gendarmerie
Official instructions were given to the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command to identify the suspects and gather concrete evidence.
Cybercrimes Operations
Cybercrime combat teams are conducting work to identify the names behind accounts that artificially affect stock prices with baseless news, generate unfair profits, and victimize citizens.
Detention and Identification
In the official statement shared, it was reported that detention orders were issued for six suspects, while identification efforts are ongoing for eleven account owners.