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Statement from former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel on the 'Referees file' investigation

Deniz Ateş Bitnel, who was summoned to testify within the scope of the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, shared a post on social media.

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Former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel, who was called to testify as a witness within the scope of the 'Referees file' investigation carried out by the Istanbul Police Department, shared a post.
Referee Ali Tuna, who determined that the exam paper was changed against him, also shared this post.

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The 'Referees file' investigation, carried out under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, continues.

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Former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel shared a post after the "Referees file" investigation carried out by the Istanbul Police Department's Financial Crimes Department teams under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Deniz Ateş Bitnel said in his post, "I was invited to Vatan Police Station to give my witness statement."

Bitnel said, "No one should doubt that I will be the voice of my young referee brothers who are subjected to mobbing in order to get rid of those who pollute football...!" he said.

REFEREE TUNA ALSO SHARED

Referee Ali Tuna, whose expert report confirmed that the exam paper was changed against him and whose classification was reduced, also shared a post.

Open Questions

Which other referees' statements will be taken as part of the investigation?
What details are included in Ali Tuna's post?