Former AKP Deputy Chairperson Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya testified at the Istanbul Courthouse as part of an investigation into transactions that sparked controversy in the capital markets. It was stated that the couple, who were summoned to testify as "suspects" by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Money Laundering Bureau, denied the accusations directed at them.
According to information reflected in the file, the Kaya couple argued that they did not receive any tips from Tera Portfolio Chairman of the Board Erdin Özel regarding their investment in Özata Denizcilik shares and that they did not have prior knowledge that the shares would rise.
In the money flow that came to the agenda within the scope of the investigation, it was stated that the Kaya couple withdrew the earnings they obtained from Özata Denizcilik shares at the end of August and the beginning of September; and then invested this amount in funds belonging to Tera Portfolio for a short period.
According to information in the sources, the couple invested 163 million TL in Özata Denizcilik shares; it was alleged that this investment rose to the level of 2.2 billion TL within approximately five months. Following the reflection of these transactions in the public eye, Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya had resigned from her duties in the AKP.
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT EXPECTED FROM CMB
Following the Capital Markets Board's (CMB) decision to liquidate 131 investment funds belonging to 7 companies, it was reported that the prosecutor's office is currently processing the Kaya couple under Article 282 of the Turkish Penal Code.
For an investigation to be opened regarding market fraud regulations, the CMB must also file a criminal complaint. In the information provided by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that a criminal complaint against the Kaya couple is expected under Article 106 of the Capital Markets Law.
Which funds belonging to Tera Portfolio the Kaya couple invested in, how much money they transferred to these funds, and on which dates they performed withdrawal transactions have not yet been clarified.
News Source: 12punto
