Bolat denies claim he closed fund account

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat rejected claims he closed his fund account before an investigation. Bolat said the account is open and he made no trades before or after the investigation.

Bolat said 37.8 million lira in family savings was invested in a lease certificate called SUKUK. He said he has submitted asset declarations to the authorized institutions since taking office and will exercise his legal rights over the claims.

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