Public Outcry on Social Media Following the Fund Scandal
As discussions surrounding the multi-billion fund fraud continue, ruling party officials implicated in the scandal faced harsh criticism on social media.
Amid growing public backlash following the massive fund scandal, thousands of critical comments were posted on the social media accounts of political figures involved in the process, while it was announced that investigations regarding the process are ongoing.
Intense Criticism on Ömer Çelik's Posts
It was revealed that AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik appeared in the same frame in August at a concert in Bodrum with Osman Arıkan Nacar, who is wanted in fund investigations and allegedly fled with the embezzled funds.
Following this development, numerous critical comments were left by users under the posts on the X platform by Ömer Çelik, who has maintained his silence.
The Situation of Hayati Yazıcı's Son and Reactions
Mustafa Yazıcı, the son of AKP Deputy Chairman Hayati Yazıcı, had been detained as part of the investigation into the fund crisis and released under judicial control with a ban on leaving the country.
Following these developments, intense reactions regarding economic hardships and his son's assets were directed at Hayati Yazıcı via social media.
Social Media Measures of Other Politicians
In the wake of the fund scandal, Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya decided to restrict comments on her social media accounts, while former AKP Deputy Ertan Aydın was observed to be no longer actively using his accounts.
State Supervisory Council Investigation Continues
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, who chairs the Fund Coordination Board, announced that the investigations by the State Supervisory Council are ongoing.
Cevdet Yılmaz stated that the SSC is examining independent financial authorities including the CMB and the BRSA, and that during this process, administrative loopholes and individual responsibilities will be revealed.