Statement from Minister Gürlek about the fund investigation. "Voluntary returns do not eliminate legal liability"

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced the final stage of the fund investigation.

Making a statement on his social media account, Gürlek said, "There will be no doubt about the legal nature of voluntary refunds made within the scope of fund investigations." he said.

"Voluntary extradition alone does not eliminate the legal liability of any natural or legal person." Minister Gürlek said, "These extraditions, which contribute to the elimination of grievances, do not constitute an obstacle to the conduct of investigations and the evaluation of evidence." he said.

Minister Gürlek included the following statements in his post:

"Our priority is to deliver the refunded amounts to the real rights holders. In this context, the source, time, amount and method of delivery of the refunds to the real rights owners will be carefully examined; allegations about the relevant persons and transactions will also be legally evaluated in the light of the evidence obtained.

Within the scope of the investigations carried out by our Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, protection measures have been implemented for the assets of real and legal persons who are considered to be connected to the transactions subject to investigation in order to prevent the abduction, transfer or concealment of their assets and to secure the rights of our well-intentioned investors.

In line with the new information, documents and evidence to be obtained, additional property measures will be implemented by the relevant judicial authorities in case the legal conditions are met. In coordination with relevant institutions, necessary steps will be taken to ensure that investigations are carried out properly and grievances are eliminated.

I want our citizens to know that we will continue to follow the process to protect the rights of our well-intentioned investors and to fulfill the requirements of the law against those responsible.

We will work determinedly to ensure that no violation of the law goes unpunished, grievances are remedied and justice is fully served!”