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Turkish Betting Scandal: 46 Arrested, Integrity at Stake

12/5/2025

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A Turkish betting scandal led to the arrest of 46 players and officials, including Mert Hakan Yandas (Fenerbahce) and Metehan Baltaci (Galatasaray).
The Turkish Football Federation's investigation began in October and expanded from targeting over 150 referees to including players and administrators.
Prosecutors say Metehan Baltaci bet on his own team's games.
Prosecutors say Mert Hakan Yandas used an intermediary for his bets.
President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu pledges to restore integrity.

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Story summary

A Turkish betting scandal led to the arrest of 46 players and officials, including Mert Hakan Yandas (Fenerbahce) and Metehan Baltaci (Galatasaray).
The Turkish Football Federation's investigation began in October and expanded from targeting over 150 referees to including players and administrators.
Prosecutors say Metehan Baltaci bet on his own team's games.
Prosecutors say Mert Hakan Yandas used an intermediary for his bets.
President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu pledges to restore integrity.