Turkey suspends 448 club officials in betting probe

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has provisionally suspended 448 individuals, including club officials, in connection with an investigation into betting activities. Notable figures suspended include Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan and Besiktas vice-president Hakan Daltaban. The suspended individuals, who served in the top two divisions during the 2026-27 season, are accused of placing bets while in office over the past five years, according to the TFF.

All 448 have been referred to the federation's disciplinary committee. Dogan stated he had a betting account in the past and disclosed it to authorities. The federation has increased its scrutiny of betting following a scandal last year, which led to the suspension of 149 referees and 1,024 players, and resulted in several players and high-ranking officials being jailed for match-fixing and interference in refereeing procedures.