Overview
- The Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees and assistants after uncovering betting by match officials, and 1,024 players across all leagues have also been banned.
- Prosecutors arrested eight suspects, including the chairman of a top-tier club, and said the inquiry could expand to coaches, commentators and club executives.
- A federation audit found 371 of 571 professional referees held betting accounts, with extreme individual wagering activity documented.
- Second- and third-division fixtures were halted for two weeks, and the TFF has asked FIFA for an emergency transfer window to help clubs cope with suspensions.
- Investigators are tracking wagers placed on foreign platforms and monitoring suspects in Montenegro, Cyprus and Georgia, with potential penalties including lifetime bans for individuals and relegation for clubs if executives are found culpable.