Access Block Imposed on 246 Social Media Accounts Causing Investor Panic
Following posts that created market panic over capital market instruments, the judiciary took action and applied measures against numerous accounts.
Within the framework of the ex officio investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau of Investigation for Informatics Crimes, 246 social media accounts and links making speculative posts about capital market instruments that could cause fear and panic among investors were identified.
Launch of the Investigation
It was reported by official authorities that an investigation process was initiated ex officio by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau of Investigation for Informatics Crimes concerning content on social media platforms.
Identified Posts
As a result of the ongoing examinations, a total of 246 social media accounts and links that directly or indirectly made posts regarding capital market instruments capable of driving investors into panic and fear were determined.
Access Block Decision
It was stated that a decision to block access to the identified 246 social media accounts and related links was issued by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace.
Implementation of the Decision
Information was shared that the court ruling was forwarded to the relevant unit, the Presidency of Cybersecurity, for the fulfillment and implementation of its requirements.