The corruption investigations that took place in 2013 against prominent Turkish businessmen and political figures have revealed the extent of corrupt practices in the country and caused a major scandal, shaking the criminal justice system. The leak of information concerning suspects in that investigation has prompted substantial amendments to legislation on corporate crimes preventive measures (including searches, appointments of a trustee to manage a company, inspection of telecommunications and confiscation), to eliminate judicial discretion and reinforce suspects' due process rights.

This article considers these amendments, their impact on corporations operating in Turkey and potential issues arising from their implementation.

This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/corporatecrime-mjg.