Erdoğan addresses fund investigation after South Korea trip

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan returned to Türkiye after completing an official visit to South Korea at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung. Speaking to reporters on the plane, he addressed the ongoing fund investigation.

Erdoğan stated that a roadmap had been created and necessary instructions given, adding that every institution is fulfilling its duties under that roadmap. He emphasized that no concessions are possible in this matter.

“We will not make any concessions on this issue.”

The president said bribery, irregularities, and embezzlement are being uncovered one by one, noting that unexpected individuals are involved in the affair. He stated that the judiciary is detecting these cases and taking necessary action.

Erdoğan said the Board of Inspectors had been assigned to conduct its own investigation, and that the Fund Coordination Board chaired by Cevdet Bey meets regularly. He noted that payments in extraordinary liquidations began last Friday and are continuing without interruption.

He stressed that no state resources are being used to manage the process, asserting that everyone will pay what they owe to the fund, liquidations will be carried out, and payments will be made to the necessary places after collections are completed.

The president also said those who gain unlawful profits or manipulate capital markets will be held accountable.

NTV reported on the president's statements following his return from Seoul, while Mardin Life published similar remarks from the same press availability.