Turkish football has been thrust into its most serious integrity crisis in decades after a sweeping investigation uncovered widespread illegal betting involving referees, players and senior club officials, triggering mass suspensions, criminal arrests and deepening concerns over the credibility of domestic competitions.
The probe, known in TΓΌrkiye as the βfutbolda bahisβ investigation, is being conducted jointly by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutorβs Office.
As of Dec. 30, 2025, it has resulted in more than a thousand disciplinary cases, multiple nationwide arrest operations and significant disruption to professional leagues, particularly outside the top flight.
Warning signs had been building early in 2025.
In February, FIFA-listed referee YaΕar Kemal UΔurlu resigned after allegations that he had gambled at a casino in Nort
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