32 Suspects, Including Turkish League Club Officials, Arrested in Extensive Betting and Match-Fixing Probe
The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office announced it has conducted extensive operations targeting legal betting websites and local league football club officials as part of a broad investigation into betting and match-fixing cases. The operation led to the arrest of 32 suspects after investigations revealed betting accounts belonging to individuals associated with football clubs. Among those arrested were officials found to have placed bets in favor of opposing teams during their own clubs' matches, which constitutes a severe violation of sports regulations.
According to Turkish network NTV Spor, arrest warrants were issued for 33 individuals, including officials from various clubs. Of these, 32 were effectively apprehended during simultaneous operations carried out in Istanbul.
In a related development, Konyaspor club management announced that five of its members – one from the current administration and four from previous administrations – have been detained in connection with the case. The club affirmed it is closely monitoring the investigation and will transparently share developments with the public.
