Overview
- Simultaneous raids in 11 provinces led to 24 arrests, with four suspects still at large and one already incarcerated on an unrelated charge.
- Those detained include former Galatasaray vice-president Erden Timur, Eyüpspor vice-president Fatih Kulaksiz, and a representative of the Turkish Football Federation.
- Fourteen professional players are among the detainees on suspicion of placing bets and attempting to manipulate match outcomes.
- Prosecutors say six suspects tried to influence the Kasimpasa vs. Samsunspor match on October 26, 2024, with implicated players reportedly betting on the opposing team.
- This marks the third major operation in the case, as prior actions have seen 149 referees and more than 1,000 players suspended during the ongoing inquiry.