Turkey investigates investment fund scandal involving 131 liquidated funds

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Turkish authorities are investigating a major investment fund scandal involving the liquidation of 131 funds across seven portfolio management companies. The Capital Markets Board of Turkey initiated these measures following unusual stock price movements. The crisis has affected more than 455,000 investors.

Investigations have revealed significant suspicious activity, including capital outflows exceeding 401 billion lira from the Tera and Pusula funds during the first 16 days of September. Additionally, 214 individuals and entities are reported to have obtained 187 billion lira in illicit gains. The State Supervisory Council has deployed approximately 15 inspectors to conduct field investigations.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that once a supporting law passes the Parliament, principal payments of up to 1 million lira will begin in October. He emphasized that these payments will be managed transparently without using public or treasury resources. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz maintained that Turkey's economic foundations remain solid despite the ongoing investigation.

Entities

A1 Capital · AK Party · Borsa İstanbul · Bulls · Capital Markets Board · Capital Markets Board of Turkey · Cevdet Yılmaz · Grand National Assembly of Turkey · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Mehmet Şimşek · Pardüs · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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[● 4 SOURCES] The list of 214 individuals and companies has been sent to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) for the recovery of gains. www.sivasirade.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 12 SOURCES] Interim payments to investors are capped at 1 million Turkish Liras. www.turkgun.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The 131 funds in liquidation represent 4.6% of the total number of funds and 7.7% of the total portfolio value. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
[● 5 SOURCES] Payments for 43,643 investors in 17 funds belonging to A1 Capital, Bulls, and Pardus begin today.
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities stated that those engaging in illegal market manipulation will face legal consequences. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
[● 4 SOURCES] The liquidation process will not use Treasury resources; payments come from fund assets.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The problem is limited to a specific area of the fund market. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Criminal complaints have been filed against 21 individuals following an investigation into Odine shares.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation found that some individuals exited funds after receiving advance information. finans.mynet.com
[● 4 SOURCES] An investigation identified 214 individuals and entities that gained a total of 187.6 billion TL from three specific funds. www.sivasirade.com · www.yenialanya.com · finans.mynet.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Payments for 43,643 investors in 17 funds belonging to A1 Capital, Bulls, and Pardus began on October 8.
[● 6 SOURCES] The AK Party has submitted a nine-article legislative proposal to the Turkish Grand National Assembly regarding the liquidation of investment funds and investor payments. www.turkgun.com