Overview
- Prosecutors in Istanbul said 18 suspects were detained in coordinated early-morning raids across the city and 11 other provinces.
- The warrants cover 17 referees and Eyüpspor president Murat Özkaya, with local media reporting questioning of former Kasımpaşa owner Fatih Saraç.
- Authorities say the criminal probe focuses on suspected manipulation of match outcomes and potential abuse of office.
- TFF inquiries previously found 152 of 571 reviewed referees had actively placed bets, including 22 from the top division.
- Referees under scrutiny have issued a joint statement denying wagers on games they officiated and asserting some bets occurred during amateur tenures.