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32 Detained in Major Turkish Match-Fixing Scandal

2/20/2026

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  • Turkish authorities detained 32 suspects, including football club executives, as part of a match-fixing and illegal betting probe in professional leagues, on February 20.
  • The Istanbul prosecutor's office said the suspects placed bets on matches involving their own teams.
  • Police conducted operations across 10 provinces to arrest the suspects, with one still at large.
  • The investigation led to the suspension of 149 referees and assistants for betting on games.