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The case is a continuation of previous investigations. In October 2025, the Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees for between eight and 12 months for their involvement in betting on football matches.
In Turkey, the chairman of the referee committee of the Turkish Football Federation, Ferhat Gundogdu, and six other sports officials were detained in a corruption case. This was reported by Sport-Express with reference to the investigation.
On September 29, coordinated operations took place in four Turkish cities - Istanbul, Ankara, Elazig and Manisa. Among those detained are the president of the Association of Judges, Ferdi Karadorucu, the former deputy chairman of the committee, Ahmet Sahin, and the head of the Istanbul Judicial Committee, Emre Kosif. Searches were carried out in the homes, offices and workplaces of the defendants.
They are charged with bribery of judges, abuse of office and falsification of documents. According to the investigation, correspondence was found in which referees requested exam questions in advance, and managers gave instructions not to appoint specific referees for certain matches.
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said that “the state intends to restore confidence in football and will not make exceptions for anyone, regardless of position.” Specific details of the charges have not yet been disclosed due to the need to maintain the secrecy of the investigation.
The current case is a continuation of previous investigations. In October 2025, the Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees for between eight and 12 months for their involvement in betting on football matches.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
All detainees will be formally charged in the coming weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
The Turkish Football Federation will carry out internal reform of the refereeing system
Possible · Within months

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