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Prosecutors Seek up to 19 Years for Journalists Covering Turkey’s Fund Scandal - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Turkish prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to 19 years for four journalists over their coverage of an investment fund scandal and its alleged links to senior government figures, according to indictments reported Wednesday. The scandal concerns allegations that investment funds bought thinly traded shares to inflate their prices and the value of their […]

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Breaking news... An indictment has been prepared against journalists Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz in connection with the fund investigation. The indictment seeks a total prison sentence of up to 14 years and 10 months for the two journalists.

·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Following a complaint filed by Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, an indictment was prepared against journalists Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz. The prosecution requested that the two journalists be sentenced to up to 14 years and 10 months in prison for various offenses. The indictment includes charges related to allegations made on a television program, as well as the disclosure of information concerning Bolat's investment transactions.

Journalists Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz have been indicted for allegations they made as part of a fund investigation. The investigation, initiated following a complaint by Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, seeks up to 15 years imprisonment for both journalists.

An indictment has been prepared against Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz, who gave statements as suspects in the investigation into capital market transactions, on charges of 'disinformation'. The prosecution is seeking sentences of up to 14 years and 10 months imprisonment for each of Saymaz and Ağırel.

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Medyascope broke the news on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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