Major Turkish chicken producers hit by trustee appointments, high-level arrests
Court-appointed supervisory trustees have been assigned to some of Türkiye’s leading white meat producers over allegations that they distorted market conditions and contributed to unjustified price increases, while several senior executives were detained, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced on June 12.
Among the 13 companies placed under judicial supervision are Türkiye’s major white meat producers such as Şenpiliç, Banvit, Erpiliç, Keskinoğlu, Gedik and Lezita.
Authorities also issued detention warrants for 32 individuals as part of coordinated operations carried out across eight provinces.
Those targeted include some of the sector’s highest-ranking executives, such as the company’s CEOs, board chairpersons and chief financial officers.
