Major Soccer Betting Scandal Erupts as Turkish Prosecutors Detain 21, Including Referees

A major betting scandal in Turkish soccer has led to the detention of 21 individuals, including referees and a club president, raising concerns about integrity in the Süper Lig.

• Turkish prosecutors launched a major investigation, issuing detention warrants for 21 individuals, including 17 referees, amid allegations of illegal betting in Istanbul and 11 other provinces.
• The Istanbul Chief Prosecutors Office confirmed that at least 18 suspects were detained during early-morning raids as part of the ongoing investigation into the Turkish Football Federations integrity.
• The scandal highlights potential corruption in association football, with significant implications for the Süper Lig, Turkeys top-flight soccer league, and its governing bodies.