Asset measures of 109 suspects continue

Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office made a written statement on the news published on some social media platforms and digital channels that restrictions were placed on the financial transactions of some suspects within the scope of the fund investigation.

In the statement, it was stated that the previously taken asset precaution decision was sent to the Central Bank and the Capital Markets Association upon their request to be added to the distribution list. It was noted that the information regarding the people whose restrictions were lifted during the investigation process was not conveyed to the relevant institutions by mistake, and a new warrant was written after the situation was noticed.

The statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is as follows:

“It has been understood that news about restrictions on the financial transactions of some suspects were shared with the public on some social media platforms and digital channels, and it became necessary to make a statement in order to avoid misunderstandings.

In this news; Asset measures have previously been implemented by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the mentioned suspects and warrants have been sent to the relevant institutions.

However, on the relevant date, the Central Bank and the Capital Markets Association requested that they be included in the distribution lists to which this decision was sent. Thereupon, our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office added the relevant institutions to the distribution list and this previously taken decision was sent to them. However, during the investigation process, information about the people whose restrictions were lifted was not conveyed to the relevant institutions by mistake. Upon realizing this situation, a new memorandum was written to ensure that the measures were implemented correctly.

In this regard; As of today, there is no new decision regarding those concerned. This situation consists of sending the previously taken decision to the mentioned institutions. This being the case, measures against 109 suspects, who are not included in the current list with a removal order, continue. It is announced to the public with respect.”

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