Faced with such a situation, the government was forced to intervene. They likely wouldn't have batted an eye if it were a middle-class man or any other rich billionaire who lost the money—but this time, that wasn't the case.
Rather it was the government… No, rather it was the government whose party was losing the money, so they needed to do everything possible in their power to stop it.
The Finance Ministry quickly followed suit, announcing its intent to uphold investor's confidence. They indicated that fiscal measures were being considered to bolster the economy, promising that they would not hesitate to introduce reforms if necessary. The government's commitment to investigating claims of market manipulation sent a clear message that they were taking the situation seriously.
Then came the reassurances to the public.
