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A total of 35 suspects were detained within the scope of the match-fixing and betting investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Idman.Biz reports that based on the data provided by MASAK and PFDK, 101 football players were analyzed in terms of financial and betting activities. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed that 27 players, including Galatasaray player Metehan Baltacı, bet on matches involving their own teams.
In the investigation materials, it was determined that Fenerbahçe player Mert Hakan Yandaş placed bets on legal betting sites through an account opened in another person's name.
Suspicion of "influencing the outcome of the game" has been formed regarding five people in connection with the Ankaraspor - Nazilli match. Regarding the Ümraniyespor - Giresunspor match, it is claimed that there was a match-fixing agreement, and six people have been identified in this episode.
Within the scope of the investigation, former Adana Demirspor President Murat Sancak, former referee Ahmet Çakar, referee Zorbay Küçük and his wife were also detained on the basis of "suspicious financial transactions."
In addition, famous television presenters Ela Rumeysa Cebeci, Meltem Acet and Hande Sarıoğlu were also detained by gendarmerie officers and taken to the department.
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The operation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding match-fixing and betting allegations in football continues.
Idman.Biz reports that a number of club presidents and a large number of professional football players have been detained within the scope of the investigation based on match-fixing and betting allegations regarding a match played in the Turkish Second League in the 2023-2024 season.
During the operation, Fenerbahçe player Mert Hakan Yandaş, Galatasaray player Metehan Baltacı and former Adana Demirspor President Murat Sancak were also among those taken into custody.
According to reports, law enforcement agencies carried out operations in several cities in parallel, and the suspects were taken to the prosecutor's office. It is stated that the information obtained in the initial stage of the investigation indicates that the operation may expand further.
Statements of the detainees are currently being taken and the investigation is ongoing. Official institutions are expected to make a more detailed statement on the matter in the coming hours.
