New development in the fund investigation! Legal action against those who share 'confidential' documents
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Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that it has launched an ex officio investigation against social media users who violated privacy within the scope of the 'fund investigation'.
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Why It Matters
The number of detainees in the investigations carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the transactions carried out in the capital market reached 85.
In the statement made by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that within the scope of the "fund investigation", a number of instructions and warrants were sent to other relevant institutions and organizations such as the Capital Markets Board, Borsa Istanbul, Central Registry Agency, and Banks Association, in accordance with the stages of the investigation.
In the statement, it was stated that "confidential" documents regarding the content of the investigation were shared with the public on some social media platforms and digital channels, and the following was noted:
"Blatantly violating the confidentiality of the investigation will be evaluated within the scope of the crime of 'violating the confidentiality of the investigation' regulated in Article 285 of the Turkish Penal Code, and our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has started ex officio judicial investigation proceedings against those who shared these posts."
The number of people arrested within the scope of the investigations carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding transactions carried out in the capital market reached 85.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Progress of judicial proceedings against those who violate privacy
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who are the social media accounts sharing confidential documents?
- Will there be any further arrests within the scope of the investigation?
