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Son Dakika... Futbolda şike soruşturmasında yeni gelişme

Son Dakika... Futbolda şike soruşturmasında yeni gelişme

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

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  • Turkish prosecutors have sent 15 former club executives to court as part of a match-fixing investigation.
  • Two individuals were released under judicial control measures, while five others face arrest warrants.
  • The investigation involves former executives from various football clubs, with different judicial control measures sought for each.

An investigation into match-fixing in Turkish football has led to prosecutors referring 15 former club executives to the Sulh Ceza Hakimliği (Criminal Judgeship of Peace). The proceedings follow the completion of their statements at the prosecutor's office.

Of the individuals referred to the court, five are facing requests for arrest. The remaining suspects are subject to judicial control measures, which include house arrest and international travel bans. Two individuals have already been released on judicial control terms.

The list of individuals referred to the court includes former executives from prominent clubs such as Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Gençlerbirliği, among others. The specific measures requested vary, with some facing calls for detention, others for house arrest, and a third group for international travel bans.

Court proceedings for the suspects are currently ongoing. The investigation highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within the sport.

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