Justice Minister Gürlek: Voluntary Returns Do Not Remove Legal Liability in Fund Investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek addressed the fund investigation through a statement on his social media account. He said the priority is protecting the rights of good-faith investors and ensuring full justice.

Gürlek stated that voluntary returns do not remove the legal liability of real or legal persons. He added that such returns contribute to eliminating grievances but do not hinder investigations or the evaluation of evidence.

“Voluntary return does not, by itself, remove the legal liability of any real or legal person.”

The minister said the source, timing, amount, and method of returning funds to their rightful owners will be examined meticulously. Allegations concerning related persons and transactions will also be assessed legally based on obtained evidence.

Gürlek emphasized that there will be no hesitation regarding the legal nature of voluntary returns made within the scope of the investigation. He noted that efforts continue to protect confidence in capital markets and to uncover unlawful gains.

Protection measures have been applied to the assets of real and legal persons evaluated in connection with the transactions under investigation. These measures aim to prevent assets from being transferred, concealed, or removed.

The investigations are being carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Gürlek said legal conditions will be applied as new information, documents, and evidence emerge.