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Fenerbahce President Detained in Drug Investigation Amid Scandal

12/24/2025

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Sadettin Saran, president of Fenerbahce, was detained in Istanbul in a drug investigation involving media and entertainment figures.
Forensic tests found narcotics in his hair samples.
Saran, who became chairman in September, faces narcotics-supply allegations.
Fenerbahce expressed support for him and confirmed that operations will continue.
The club is also under a separate investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in Turkish soccer.

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Sadettin Saran, president of Fenerbahce, was detained in Istanbul in a drug investigation involving media and entertainment figures.
Forensic tests found narcotics in his hair samples.
Saran, who became chairman in September, faces narcotics-supply allegations.
Fenerbahce expressed support for him and confirmed that operations will continue.
The club is also under a separate investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in Turkish soccer.