Investigation Overview Authorities have launched a market‑manipulation probe into nine shares listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange after social‑media posts allegedly spread false or misleading information.
Of the five suspects, four have been taken into custody.
Legal Framework Under the Securities Market Regulation Authority (SPK) definition, information‑based market fraud involves providing false, misleading or deceptive information to influence the price, value or investors’ decisions regarding capital market instruments.
Article 107/2 of Law No.
6362 imposes a penalty of three to five years’ imprisonment and a judicial fine for this offence.
Investigation Process The investigation is being carried out jointly by relevant agencies, with SPK oversight, digital evidence collection and judicial proceedings proceeding in tandem.
The charges against the suspects have not yet been finalized by a court.
Current Status Efforts continue to locate the remaining suspect, and developments are being monitored by the SPK and related authorities.
Istanbul Stock Exchange Manipulation Investigation: 4 Arrested
A market‑manipulation probe has been launched into nine shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange after social‑media posts, and four of five suspects have been arrested.
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