# Turkish Refs Chief Arrested in Betting Scandal

> Turkish referees leader detained in corruption probe.
- Title: Turkish Refs Chief Arrested in Betting Scandal · BBC Sport
- Summary: Turkish referees leader detained in corruption probe. Turkish justice minister says seven officials arrested for alleged referee corruption and betting links.
- Keywords: turkish, referees, corruption, betting, tff, arrests, football, sports, Refs, Chief, Arrested, Scandal
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmzxzvny8xwdo
- Published: 2026-09-29T12:04:34.057+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: turkish, referees, corruption, betting, tff, arrests, football, sports
## Arrests
Seven officials detained for corruption probe.
## Who
Turkish referees chief Ferhat Gundogdu among seven arrested.
## Investigation
Justice minister says probe targets referee appointments and betting.
## Previous Scandal
149 referees suspended after betting accounts found.
## Current Actions
Police search homes and workplaces of suspects.
## What Next
Justice minister vows to restore trust in Turkish football.
## Key takeaway

Turkish justice minister says seven officials arrested for alleged referee corruption and betting links.