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Turkey Ex-Minister Arrested in Fund Scandal
Turkey's former minister detained over billion-dollar fund manipulation claims.
In brief
Turkey's former minister detained over billion-dollar fund manipulation claims. Turkey's ex-minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya arrested in multi-billion-dollar fund scandal involving alleged market manipulation and fraud. Originally reported by Dw.
Ex-minister detained
Turkey's former minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya placed in detention pending trial for fund manipulation charges.
Alleged fraud claims
Yeni Party claims Sayan Kaya and her husband received 2.17 billion lira ($43 million) from a fund they allegedly manipulated.
Investigation expands
Over 430 people under investigation for market manipulation, including 112 arrested, as government faces backlash.
Government criticized
Opposition leader calls Erdogan responsible for scandal and demands resignation or elections.
The big picture
Turkey's ex-minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya arrested in multi-billion-dollar fund scandal involving alleged market manipulation and fraud.
