Turechchyna is concerned about the large-scale investigation of illegal betting on football matches. Approximately 600 football players were called to the police for additional information as part of an investigation into their alleged involvement in gambling schemes, reports Turkiye Gazetesi.

According to the investigative data, before betting on protected online platforms, not less than gravers, and trainers and managers could be considered. These sites operated from the territory of Albania, Bulgaria and unknown Northern Cyprus.

Previously, the President of the Turkish Football Federation, Ibrahim Hadzhiosmanoglu, reported that disciplinary authorities had already suspended the work of 149 referees due to suspicions in betting on football matches..

The prosecutor's office also issued arrest warrants for 21 individuals, including 17 judges and the president of one of the leading clubs in the country. During the hour of coordinated operations in Istanbul and 11 more provinces, law enforcement authorities captured at least 18 suspects. Their names will not be announced yet.

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