Turkish referees' chief among seven detained in corruption case
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The head of Turkey's referees' committee was detained along with six others on September 29, 2026, during a corruption investigation. This inquiry focuses on allegations of mobbing and document forgery. Authorities have yet to release further details regarding the implications for Turkish football. Continuous investigations are expected as law enforcement examines the extent of the corruption claims.
- •Seven people, including the referees' chief, were detained.
- •The investigation involves allegations of corruption and forgery.
- •Authorities are probing the integrity of officiating in Turkey.
- •Further developments and potential charges are anticipated.
- 12:04 PMBBC Football — Turkish referees' chief arrested in corruption investigation
"The head of Turkey's referees' committee is detained along with six others as part of an investigation into corruption. head of Turkey’s referees committee, is among seven people detained in an investigation into alleged mobbing and document forgery
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