Arrests of Financial Sector Executives in Turkey
September 18, 2026
Turkish authorities have arrested top executives from the financial sector due to massive capital outflows from investment funds. Restrictions on exit have also been placed on other entrepreneurs. The intervention by authorities helped the Istanbul Stock Exchange recover, showing an increase after significant losses. The outflows amount to around $18 billion, affecting over 350,000 investors. Concerns about the country's financial stability remain high.