31.10.2025 17:19
Following the claims made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel at the Esenyurt rally, stating that "someone from Northern Cyprus placed a bet of 5.5 million on the red card given unjustly to Göztepe by the referee in İzmir's match," the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation ex officio to examine the mentioned incident and individuals.
The Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, stated during the Esenyurt rally last night, "A bet of 5.5 million lira was placed from Northern Cyprus on the unjust red card given in the Göztepe match," prompting the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to initiate an investigation ex officio.
STATEMENT FROM THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
In a statement made by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the following expressions were included:
"Following the claims made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel during the Esenyurt rally that 'someone from Northern Cyprus placed a bet of 5.5 million on the unjust red card given to Göztepe by the referee in İzmir,' an investigation has been initiated ex officio by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to examine the mentioned incident and the individuals involved in illegal betting. It is announced for the public's information."
WHAT DID ÖZGÜR ÖZEL SAY?
CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made striking statements yesterday regarding the allegations that referees in Turkish football are involved in betting. Özel said, "The referee who unjustly gave a red card to Göztepe in İzmir placed a bet of 5.5 million on the same day from Northern Cyprus. The country has gone rotten, morality has disappeared, and those in power do not take responsibility for these issues. It is not enough to just pursue these matters. This nation will mark you in this election, will put an end to this filth, and will start a clean Turkey."