Summary
Prosecutors in Turkiye have detained 46 people, including 29 top-tier football players, club presidents, and commentators, in a betting investigation. Many of these individuals are accused of betting on matches involving their own teams. The Turkish Football Federation has responded by suspending over 1,000 players and nearly 150 referees.
Key Facts
- Turkiye's prosecutors detained 46 people, including footballers, in a betting probe.
- 29 of the detained are top-tier football players; 27 of them allegedly bet on their own matches.
- Metehan Baltaci from Galatasaray is one of the arrested players.
- The investigation began after unusual match results drew attention.
- President of Eyupspor and six referees are also in pre-trial detention.
- Mert Hakan Yandas from Fenerbahce allegedly placed bets using another account.
- Turkish Football Federation suspended over 1,000 players and 150 referees.
- Two club presidents were accused of influencing a third-division match outcome.
