08.11.2026 07:20
Former Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız denied the allegations that he made high-volume transactions in investment funds with the words “Unfounded, false, and slanderous.” Yıldız, who asked those making the allegations to apologize, announced that otherwise he would take legal action.
Former Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız made a written statement regarding the investment fund allegations made about him. Yıldız, who is alleged to have carried out high-value transactions in investment funds, reacted strongly, stating that the allegations were not based on any concrete information or documents.
"IT IS COMPLETELY UNTRUE, A LIE AND A SLANDER"
In the statement he published under the title "Mandatory Statement to the Public," Yıldız rejected the accusations against him and said, "The allegations put forward using my name, which are not based on any concrete information, document or fact, are completely untrue, a lie and a slander."
HE DEMANDED AN APOLOGY AND CORRECTION
Calling on those who brought the allegations to the agenda, Yıldız argued that the news in question was not supported by concrete and verifiable documents. The former Minister, demanding the immediate correction of the news, stated that the claimants should openly apologize to the public.
HE ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD INITIATE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Emphasizing in his statement that he would also resort to legal remedies, Yıldız stated that if his demands were not met, he would use all his legal rights, including compensation, in order to protect his personal rights. Yıldız announced to the public that he would initiate the necessary legal proceedings.
WHO IS TANER YILDIZ?
Born on April 3, 1962 in the Boğazlıyan district of Yozgat, Taner Yıldız graduated from Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Before entering politics, Yıldız held various positions in the energy sector, and he was elected as an MP for Kayseri from the AK Party in the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th and 27th legislative terms. Serving as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources between 2009 and 2015, Yıldız continued his parliamentary duties until 2023. Yıldız, who is married and the father of four children, served as minister for many years during the period when Turkey's energy policies were shaped.