'Betting on Football' investigation warning to TFF from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
In the letter sent to TFF, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated that disciplinary processes may affect the judicial investigation and asked for coordination.
Quick Look
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent a letter to TFF within the scope of the 'Betting on Football' investigation, warning that disciplinary processes could affect the safety of the judicial investigation and requested coordination.
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Why It Matters
While the 'Betting on Football' investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office continues, the lack of coordination between the judicial authorities and the TFF has come to the fore.
In the letter sent to TFF within the scope of the 'Betting on Football' investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau, it was stated that the disciplinary processes to be carried out by the federation may affect the judicial investigation.
Prior to the actions and statements to be made in this context, coordination was requested with the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
IT HAS BEEN STATED THAT DISCIPLINARY PROCESSES MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION
As part of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that a letter was sent to TFF on December 10, 2025. In the article, it was stated that the disciplinary processes to be carried out by the TFF may affect the safety of the judicial investigation.
It was stated that disclosing possible suspects before judicial proceedings could lead to the alteration, concealment or destruction of evidence and the escape of suspects who have not yet been caught. For this reason, coordination was requested with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office before administrative procedures and statements.
'THE GENERAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE WAS NOT INFORMED'
According to information obtained from judicial sources, it was learned that TFF did not inform the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office before referring the club administrators to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board.
It was learned that the consequences of this action, which was carried out despite the coordination warning of the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, in terms of the integrity of the evidence of the ongoing judicial investigation and the judicial proceedings against the suspects, were evaluated.
Open Questions
- Why did TFF not inform despite the coordination warning?
- Which club administrators were referred as part of the investigation?
