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5d ago

Turkey Issues 29 Warrants in Football Betting Scandal After Raids Detain 24

Prosecutors report suspicious transfers in ex‑Galatasaray executive Erden Timur’s accounts, signaling a widening criminal inquiry.

„Das grundlegende Problem im Kern des türkischen Fußballs ist ein ethisches“, sagt Verbandspräsident Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu
Der Wettskandal in der Türkei zieht größere Kreise
Der Wett-Skandal in der Türkei nimmt immer größerer Ausmaße an.
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Overview

  • Coordinated operations across 11 provinces resulted in 24 detentions, including former Galatasaray vice-president Erden Timur and 14 players.
  • Istanbul prosecutors issued 29 arrest warrants in the case, leaving four suspects at large and noting one person is already incarcerated on another matter.
  • Authorities say a review of Timur’s bank accounts revealed suspicious financial transactions that may violate several laws.
  • Investigators allege involved players placed bets on match outcomes as part of the scheme under scrutiny.
  • The Turkish Football Federation has provisionally suspended 149 referees and more than 1,000 players, with reports tying over 570 active referees to the scandal and 27 Süper Lig players at top clubs affected.