The Ministry of Treasury and Finance has issued a statement regarding allegations raised concerning Merrill Lynch, the bank where Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek worked approximately 20 years ago.
The statement from the Ministry noted that an attempt is being made to create a "forced perception" through an institution where Şimşek worked and left years ago. The statement emphasized that the allegations in question are baseless.
Stating that associations contrary to the truth are unacceptable, the announcement declared that all legal rights will be exercised against publications and accusations targeting Minister Şimşek.
News Source: 12punto
