Investigation Initiated Regarding Allegations of Manipulation in the Capital Market

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

As the manipulation investigation in the capital market expands, the liquidation process of 131 funds and potential public-funded financial interventions are being debated in economic circles.

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Sermaye Piyasasında Manipülasyon İddialarına Soruşturma

The investigation initiated by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into allegations of manipulation in the capital market continues to expand, while the liquidation process of 131 funds and the involvement of public resources in this process have sparked debates in economic circles.

Beginning of the Investigation

The Press Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into individuals and accounts manipulating the prices of capital market instruments.

Gendarmerie Assignment

Within the scope of the ongoing investigation, the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command has been officially tasked with identifying suspects and collecting evidence.

Liquidation of Funds

Following developments in the market, the liquidation process for 131 funds was initiated simultaneously, and the process is being closely monitored.

MASAK Investigations

The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) has requested the account records of executives from Pusula Finans, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım.

Investor Status

It has been announced that there are a total of 353,000 investors in the liquidated funds of the 7 portfolio companies intervened by the Capital Markets Board (SPK).

Warnings from Economists

Economists are calling for transparency regarding the possibility of losses being covered through public banks, arguing that such a move would place a burden on taxpayers.