Illegal betting probe nets 19 football club executives
Authorities have detained 19 football club executives as part of a widening investigation into alleged illegal betting and match-fixing, officials said on July 17.
Coordinated by the chief prosecutor’s office in Istanbul, the operation involved simultaneous raids across Istanbul.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said investigators analyzed betting platform data covering the period from 2020 to 2026 alongside financial intelligence reports prepared by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK).
The combined analysis uncovered what Gürlek described as “significant findings” regarding the betting activities of some club executives.
