Scope of Investigation and Charges The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, specifically the Bureau for the Investigation of Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering, has launched a comprehensive operation targeting irregularities in capital markets.
The suspects are facing charges including violation of the Capital Markets Law, establishing an organization for the purpose of committing a crime, and laundering assets derived from crime.
Simultaneous Raids in 8 Provinces Simultaneous operations were carried out in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Kocaeli, Konya, Batman, Ordu, and Amasya to apprehend individuals determined to be acting within an organized structure.
During searches at the designated addresses, numerous digital materials were seized.
Officials reported that efforts to identify and track assets obtained through these crimes are ongoing.
While 21 suspects were apprehended during these raids, the search for one fugitive continues.
Separate Operation Regarding KRGYO Shares In a separate investigation file conducted by the Prosecutor's Office, another suspect was identified for manipulating the KRGYO share market using similar methods.
This individual was detained during an operation in Ankara.
With this additional arrest, the total number of detainees across the two investigations has risen to 22.
The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office emphasized that the investigation is proceeding meticulously to protect the reliability of capital markets and prevent investor grievances.
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Manipulation Operation in Borsa Istanbul: 22 Detained Across 8 Provinces
Authorities have detained 22 suspects across eight Turkish provinces for allegedly manipulating Borsa Istanbul stock prices via social media and laundering the resulting illicit proceeds.
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- Anadolu Ajansı · baglanti