Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya could not hold back her tears

Former Turkish family minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya was referred to court with a request for her arrest after giving testimony to prosecutors for a second time as part of a fund investigation, breaking down in tears upon learning of the referral. The move marks an escalation in the probe, which has now brought a second round of questioning for the former minister. It matters because the case signals continued scrutiny of fund-related matters touching senior political figures in Turkey. What to watch next is whether the court grants the arrest request or releases her pending trial.