Access Block Imposed on 246 Social Media Accounts Causing Panic Among Investors
Judicial authorities have decided to block access to hundreds of accounts that created fear by speculating on capital market instruments.
In an investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, access was blocked to 246 social media accounts that made speculative posts regarding capital market instruments intended to panic investors.
Initiation of the Investigation
An ex officio investigation process was initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau of Investigation for Cybercrimes. Within this scope, various posts on social media were taken under review.
Access Blocking Decision
As a result of the examinations, 246 accounts were identified that directly or indirectly made posts capable of causing fear and panic regarding capital market instruments. The Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace ordered the blocking of access to these accounts.
Execution of the Decision
The relevant documents were forwarded to the Presidency of Cybersecurity in order to implement and fulfill the access blocking decisions issued by the court.