31.05.2025 10:21
The Ministry of Trade has warned citizens not to share their personal financial information with third parties. Recently, some individuals have been transferring their bank accounts to others for malicious activities, and it has been stated that this could have serious legal consequences.
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The Ministry of Trade warned citizens not to share their personal financial information with third parties.
In a statement from the ministry, it was reported that recently there have been frequent cases where some citizens have allowed third parties to use their bank accounts in exchange for financial benefits or have indirectly participated in various illegal activities by sharing their account information.
"YOU MAY FACE SERIOUS LEGAL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS"
The statement highlighted the possible consequences of such cases, stating, "Such practices are becoming part of fraud, money laundering, and similar crimes, and account holders may face serious legal and criminal sanctions. Transactions that are deemed to be carried out with the account holder's knowledge can lead to severe victimization in the future and result in imprisonment, administrative fines, and restrictions on access to banking transactions. Statements like 'I just gave my account, I didn't make the transaction' do not eliminate legal responsibility."
The statement pointed out that bank accounts are personal and that all transactions should only be carried out by the account holder and in line with personal needs. It emphasized the importance of not sharing account information, IBAN numbers, bank cards, digital banking passwords, and identity information with third parties in any way. The statement included the following warnings: The use of such information by malicious individuals or entities can cause the account to be used as a tool in illegal transactions. Some individuals may want to use bank accounts with promises of easy profit. Such offers should never be trusted, and the account holder should remember that they will be responsible for the legal consequences of these transactions. Transactions carried out through an account are initially evaluated as if the account holder had knowledge and consent. Therefore, knowing who uses the account and for what purpose, and ensuring the necessary control is part of individual responsibility.
AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE INFORMED IN SUSPICIOUS SITUATIONS
The statement reminded that according to the relevant article of the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering, individuals who carry out transactions in their own name but on someone else's account may face imprisonment or judicial fines if they do not report this situation in writing to the relevant financial institution. It was stated that it is important for citizens to immediately inform banks or relevant authorities when they encounter suspicious situations for their own safety and the peace of society. The following was noted: "It should not be forgotten that ensuring financial security is primarily the individual's own responsibility. As the Ministry, we kindly request our citizens to act consciously, carefully, and responsibly, to protect their personal financial information diligently, and to never allow this information to be shared with third parties."
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