Eleven footballers arrested in Turkey over illegal betting | OneFootball

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered pre-trial detention for 20 people, including 11 football players, as part of an investigation into illegal sports betting and possible match-fixing. In total, 35 people were arrested during raids conducted in various parts of the country.

Meanwhile, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) reported that the scope of the case continues to expand. To the 1,024 football players who had been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee (PFDK) with precautionary measures on November 10, another 27 players were added following the emergence of new documentation. According to official sources, 47 football players are now being investigated for having participated in sports betting on at least one occasion.

The investigation also involves the refereeing body. To the 152 referees sent to the PFDK at the end of October, another 22 were added, including judges from higher categories, which deepens the severity of the scandal.

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