Operator of illegal sports streaming site 'Selcuksport' arrested in Turkey

Turkish authorities have arrested Selçuk Yılmaz, the alleged operator of the popular unauthorized streaming website known as 'Selcuksport'. The operation, conducted by the Istanbul Police Department's Cybercrime Branch in coordination with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MİT), targeted illegal broadcasting of sports content.

Investigators identified the website as a platform where users could watch Turkish Super League matches for a fee or subscription. The site was accused of not only providing unauthorized broadcasts but also of actively encouraging users to visit and engage with illegal betting sites. This dual function allegedly aimed to profit from both subscription fees and potentially from partnerships with betting operators.

Yılmaz, identified by the initials S.Y. and widely known by his online moniker 'Selcuksport', was apprehended in an operation at his residence in the Pamukkale district of Denizli province. Following his arrest and processing at the police station, he was brought before a court.

The court ordered Yılmaz's formal arrest, and he has been transferred to a correctional facility. The investigation highlights ongoing efforts by Turkish authorities to combat illegal online content, particularly concerning sports broadcasting and its alleged links to illicit gambling operations.