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Istanbul Orders 46 Arrests in Turkish Football Betting Scandal

The sweep now touches top Istanbul clubs, with state media reporting 35 detentions.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say 29 of those targeted are players, and 27 are suspected of betting on their own teams.
  • Named suspects include Galatasaray defender Metehan Baltaci, who was suspended for nine months in November.
  • Fenerbahçe midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas is suspected of placing wagers via intermediaries, according to prosecutors.
  • Investigators are examining allegations that two club presidents tried to influence a third-division match in the 2023/24 season.
  • The criminal probe runs alongside broad TFF sanctions that sidelined nearly 150 referees, 25 top-flight professionals, and about 1,000 lower-league players for up to a year.