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Turkish football officials detained in refereeing corruption probe FAST-MOVING

Turkish football officials, including Central Referee Committee (MHK) President Ferhat Gündoğdu, have been detained as part of a major investigation into refereeing irregularities. The operation, coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, was carried out simultaneously across four provinces: Istanbul, Ankara, Elazığ, and Manisa.

The investigation focuses on allegations of mobbing, forgery of official documents, and manipulation of refereeing processes. Specific accusations include interference in referee classifications, match assignments, scoring, and the 2025 rule exams held in Riva. Authorities are also examining claims of unauthorized changes to referee and observer lists for the 2022 and 2024 periods.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that the state is committed to investigating all irregularities to maintain trust in football, stating that no official position provides immunity from the law. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has stated it has been cooperating with authorities and had previously filed multiple criminal complaints regarding these matters starting in April 2025.

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Akın Gürlek · Central Referee Board · Central Referee Committee · Ferhat Gündoğdu · Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office · Turkish Football Federation

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