AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler made evaluations regarding the disclosure of the list of names currently being debated in the public eye within the scope of the fund investigation. Stating that there are 455,578 people on the list, Güler said that not all of these individuals could be associated with a crime.
Responding to journalists' questions after a legislative proposal, which includes the cancellation of General Health Insurance (GSS) premium debts for approximately 1 million citizens, was submitted to the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), Güler responded to the demand for the list's disclosure by emphasizing the "presumption of innocence" and the "right to be presumed innocent."
Güler said, "I also want this list to be disclosed. However, there are 455,578 people. They entered these funds and invested their money as an investment vehicle." He argued that those who have responsibility under headings such as misconduct, negligence, or market-distorting actions within the scope of the investigation should be separated.
Expressing that disclosing the list before it is finalized could be problematic, Güler said, "Let this list be finalized, friends. I want this list to be disclosed, but I am speaking of the presumption of innocence and the right to be presumed innocent." Güler added, "Let us not smear names that we might be ashamed or embarrassed about tomorrow."
Güler stated that, under the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the process will be followed to the end for anyone involved in a crime. Noting that the opposition has brought certain names to the agenda, Güler stated that one should be careful due to similarities in names.
PAYMENTS AND GSS REGULATION
Sharing figures regarding the liquidation process of the funds, Güler stated that a total of 68 billion liras had been paid to 71,899 accounts in 93 funds under ordinary liquidation. He noted that as of November 4, an interim payment of 62.2 billion liras had been made to 542,975 accounts in 15 funds under extraordinary liquidation.
According to the information provided by Güler, to date, 130.2 billion liras have been paid to 614,874 accounts belonging to approximately 720,000 people in 108 of the 131 funds. The number of people who have received their full net investment amount back was announced as 179,449.
Responding to a question regarding the resignation of the BRSA (BDDK) President, Güler said he had no specific information about the reason for the resignation. Güler said, "He may explain or clarify this in the coming period."
The legislative proposal submitted to the TBMM envisions the waiver of the collection of unpaid GSS premium debts from before January 1, 2017, as well as the delay penalties and interest associated with these debts. Güler stated that the regulation covers approximately 1 million citizens.
News Source: 12punto
