Statement from AKP member Abdullah Güler about the 'fund list': 'I would also like it to be disclosed, but there is a presumption of innocence.'

AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler made a statement to journalists after the bill, which included the deletion of General Health Insurance (GSS) premium debts of approximately 1 million citizens, was presented to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

While government officials frequently make statements about making judgments in cases related to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and elected mayors, AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler recalled the 'presumption of innocence' in the fund fraud investigation that led to AKP members. Güler said, "I would also like the fund list to be announced, but there is a presumption of innocence; the list should be finalized first."

“Could ALL 455 THOUSAND 578 PEOPLE BE INVOLVED IN CRIME?”

Stating that there are 455 thousand 578 people investing in the funds, Güler said that not all of these people can be associated with crime.

Güler used the following statements:

"I would also like this list to be announced. However, there are 455 thousand 578 people. They entered these funds and invested their money as investment instruments. However, who are the people who abused their duties, neglected their duties or had different intentions and engaged in market disruptive actions within the scope of the investigation? Can we think that all 455 thousand 578 people were involved in these fund fraud events?"

“I WANT THIS LIST TO BE DISCLOSED, BUT THERE IS A PRESUME OF INNOCENCE”

Arguing that investors who are determined to have committed a crime within the scope of the investigation should be separated from each other, Güler drew attention to the presumption of innocence.

Güler continued as follows:

"Let this list be finalized, friends. I would like this list to be announced, but I say the presumption of innocence and the right not to be tarnished."

Stating that there should be no rush to announce the names, Güler said, "How will you determine the elements that you will announce as a list? You need to be a little patient. Let this list be announced, regardless of who has the responsibility. Let's not tarnish the names that we will be ashamed of and ashamed of one day tomorrow. This is my concern. Very critical investigations are being carried out."

“IT IS THE INSTRUCTION OF OUR PRESIDENT”

Stating that the fund investigation is continuing, Güler said that action will be taken against anyone who commits a crime upon the instructions of AKP President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Güler used the following statements in his statement:

"This is the instruction of our esteemed President, we will go to the end, regardless of who is involved in which action or crime. However, what we need to pay attention to is that the opposition mentions some names, but they are not embarrassed. It turns out that there is a similarity in names. We say, let's be careful, let's fight against criminals in the real sense."

PAYMENT OF 130.2 BILLION LIRA TO FUNDS

Güler, who also shared the data regarding the liquidation process of the funds, argued that no resources were used from the public budget in the payments.

According to the information provided by Güler, a total of 68 billion lira was paid to 71 thousand 899 accounts in 93 funds within the scope of ordinary liquidation.

As part of the extraordinary liquidation, a total of 62.2 billion lira interim payments were made to 542 thousand 975 accounts in 15 funds as of November 4.

Güler stated that so far, 130.2 billion liras have been paid to a total of 614 thousand 874 accounts and approximately 720 thousand people in 108 of 131 funds.

He announced that the number of people who received the full net investment amount back was 179 thousand 449.

RESIGNATION OF BRSA PRESIDENT

Answering the question about the resignation of the Chairman of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), Güler said that he had no information about the reason for the resignation.

Güler said, "As of yesterday, our BRSA President also asked for his own amnesty and submitted his resignation. Therefore, I do not have any information about what reason or why he did it. He may explain this in the future. Since I do not have any special knowledge, I do not know his reason on these issues."

“ALL OUR MPS SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE FOR THE SOCIETY”

Stating that the work carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office continues within the scope of the fund investigation, Güler said that the coordination board chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz is also working to prevent similar incidents.

Stating that allegations of corruption and bribery are sensitive issues for society, Güler concluded his words as follows:

"I am saying it again: The presumption of innocence and the right not to be tarnished are essential. As I said, all our MPs should be an example to the society with their lives, behaviors and statements. This issue is also important. In other words, it is one of the issues that our society is most sensitive about; corruption, bribery, damaging public property, rigging tenders. These issues can also be evaluated."

GSS DEBTS BEFORE 2017 WILL BE ERATED

Güler also made a statement regarding the bill submitted to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

He stated that in the proposal, it is envisaged to waive the collection of unpaid GSS premium debts and related delay penalties and increases dating back to January 1, 2017.

Stating that the regulation covers approximately 1 million citizens, Güler said that supports for university hospitals are also considered within the scope of the proposal.