Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office Blocks 246 Accounts to Prevent Market Manipulation

The Istanbul Republic Prosecutor’s Office, Cybercrime Investigation Bureau, has determined that 246 social‑media accounts and their associated links were posting speculative content aimed at frightening and panicking investors in capital market instruments. The bureau assessed that these posts directly or indirectly constituted market manipulation. Given the potential adverse impact on investor behavior and the threat to market integrity, the decision was made to block access to the implicated accounts. The Istanbul 1st Criminal Court of First Instance issued a ruling to block access to the accounts and directed the implementation of this order to the Cybersecurity Directorate. Officials emphasized that the measures taken against market manipulation are in line with capital market regulations and represent necessary steps to protect investors. Investors are advised to exercise caution regarding speculative content circulating on social media and to seek information from official sources. This is not investment advice.