During his party’s congress, the leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, targeted Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek in his speech. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance emphasized that these allegations were unfounded and stated that the reports prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) were not known to the ministry beforehand. The statement also mentioned that Özgür Özel once again accused Minister Şimşek with baseless and groundless statements during his congress speech. The Ministry strongly rejected and condemned the persistent and untrue accusations against Minister Şimşek, announcing that legal action would be taken against the defamation and baseless allegations aimed at destroying his reputation. The statement concluded with the message, “Respectfully announced to the public.”