Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya arrested! Decision in the fund investigation
It was reported that a detention order was issued against former Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, who was referred to the court with a request for arrest in the fund investigation.

The Expected Decision in the Fund Investigation Has Been Released
It was reported that a detention order was issued in the fund investigation being conducted against former Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya. In the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Republic Public Prosecutor's Office, Kaya, who gave a statement to the prosecutor, had been referred to the on‑duty criminal court for a detention request on charges of "violation of the Capital Markets Law" and "membership in an organization formed to commit crimes."
Özata Shipping Shares Are at the Center of the Investigation
At the heart of the investigation are the buy‑sell transactions in Özata Shipping (OZATD) shares. In the prosecutor's referral letter, it was stated that Kaya transferred the shares she purchased in April 2026 to Tera Investment Securities Inc. on 16 September 2026, and that the sale proceeds were deposited into her account on the same day. It was recorded that the decision to liquidate the funds was taken on 17 September 2026. The prosecutor highlighted the timing of these transactions and the alleged access to information not disclosed to the public.
Her Husband Ilyas Kaya and Former SPK Chairman Were Released on Bail
It was reported that, within the same investigation, a decision was made to impose judicial control measures on Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya's husband Ilyas Kaya and former Capital Markets Board (SPK) Chairman İbrahim Ömer Gönül, who had given a statement. Both names were subject to a travel ban and a signature obligation.
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