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Turkish authorities arrest 17 football club officials in illegal betting investigation
Turkish authorities arrested 17 football officials today, Friday, including four from Galatasaray and Beşiktaş clubs, as part of a broad investigation into allegations of illegal betting and match-fixing that have tarnished the reputation of Turkish football. This came after simultaneous raids in Istanbul and nine other provinces, based on data from betting platforms covering the period between 2020 and 2026, revealing that officials placed bets while holding their official positions. The Turkish Minister of Justice affirmed that the government continues to combat illegal betting and match-fixing in order to protect the integrity of the sport. This betting scandal is among the biggest crises facing Turkish football, coinciding with wide-ranging investigations involving referees and players, leading to the suspension of hundreds of players and the filing of criminal charges against several individuals, which has significantly damaged the credibility of sports in the country.
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