Overview
- Prosecutors in Istanbul ordered arrests for 46 suspects in a wide‑ranging football wagering case, with reports saying 35 players, referees and officials were detained, including figures from Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.
- According to reporting citing the case file, Fenerbahçe’s Mert Hakan Yandaş transferred roughly 4.45 million lira to a friend between 2021 and 2025 who then used the money to place bets.
- Investigators say wagers focused on teammate İsmail Yüksek receiving a yellow card or committing at least three fouls, rather than on final results.
- In the October 23 Europa League match against VfB Stuttgart, Yüksek was booked in the 90+8 minute after a confrontation with Deniz Undav, an example cited in media reports.
- The investigation is ongoing and potential sporting consequences for already played matches remain unclear, while Undav said he does not believe Yüksek deliberately sought a booking and denied any involvement.