According to Bloomberg, the country plans to extend the powers of its financial crimes inquiry committee, known as Masak. If it is adopted by the Parliament as part of the next judicial reform package, Masak would obtain the power to freeze bank and cryptographic accounts, set transaction limits and black addresses linked to illegal activity.
The reforms aim to target the “rented accounts” which are often used in the game networks and fraud regimes, while aligning the laws of Turkey on international standards for the fight against money laundering.
Expand the scope of Masak
Masak is already playing a central role in financial surveillance, but these new measures would put the crypto under more strict control. The possibility of freezing the accounts related to a suspicious activity reflects the tools that regulators use in traditional banking. By extending these powers to digital portfolios, the authorities hope to reduce improper use while strengthening investors’ protections.
One of the specific objectives of the reform is the “rented accounts”. In these regimes, individuals allow others to use their bank or cryptographic accounts for illicit transactions, often in exchange for a low sum. Criminals exploit this configuration to hide the origins of funds, which makes activities related to fraud or game without license more difficult. By giving the Masak the power to block these accounts and impose transaction limits, Turkey aims to reduce the risks associated with anonymous transfers.
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Alignment with global standards
These measures also reflect Turkey’s efforts to comply with the standards established by the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, the Global Watchdog for Financial Crime. The FATF has urged governments around the world to bring crypto according to stricter rules, especially when it comes to identifying customers and monitoring suspicious transfers.
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This trend is not unique to Turkey. All over the world, regulators introduce new railings to balance innovation with consumer protection. For example, earlier this year, the European Union has deployed the markets in the regulation of crypto-sets (Mica), which establishes clear requirements for issuers and cryptographic exchanges. Likewise, countries like South Korea and Japan have strengthened surveillance to prevent money laundering and ensure greater transparency.
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