Suspects detained and assets frozen in Katılımevim investigation
While numerous individuals were detained in an investigation regarding transactions in capital markets, asset movements of nine companies were restricted.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that judicial proceedings were initiated against 25 suspects, 15 individuals were detained, and asset movements associated with 9 companies were frozen within the scope of the investigation regarding Katılımevim shares.
Grounds and Scope of the Investigation
The investigation conducted regarding transactions carried out in capital markets is being pursued multi-dimensionally in order to protect the rights of citizens and uncover proceeds derived from crime.
Detained and Fugitive Suspects
Within the framework of the investigation regarding Katılımevim Tasarruf Finansman AŞ shares by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, judicial proceedings were initiated against 25 suspects and 15 suspects were detained.
Efforts by authorized authorities to apprehend the 10 suspects who are at large continue.
Companies Whose Asset Movements Were Frozen
Within the financial scope of the investigation are Pusula Finans Holding, Pusula Yatırım Menkul Değerler, Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler, Tera Portföy Yönetimi, Hedef Holding, and Hedef Portföy Yönetimi.
Additionally, the asset movements of managers and authorized personnel connected with Bulls Yatırım Menkul Değerler, Bulls Portföy Yönetimi, and Ufuk Yatırım Yönetim ve Gayrimenkul were frozen.
Writs Sent to Relevant Institutions
Official writs were sent to relevant institutions, including the Banks Association of Turkey and MASAK, in order to prevent assets from being smuggled, transferred to third parties, or diminished.
Measures Directed at Executives and Relatives
Asset-reducing transactions by the chairmen and members of the board of directors of fund companies, signatories, as well as their spouses and first-degree blood relatives, were restricted.
Relevant institutions were notified that transactions to be carried out by these individuals cannot be realized without the knowledge and opinion of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.