First image of the evacuated Metehan Baltacı.

First image of the evacuated Metehan Baltacı.

26.03.2026 10:00

Galatasaray football player Metehan Baltacı, who was arrested as part of a football betting investigation, has been released. Following the release decision, his close friend Kazımcan Karataş shared a photo taken with Baltacı.

A release decision was made for Galatasaray football player Metehan Baltacı, who was tried in detention as part of a football betting investigation. The young player was seen for the first time in months.

FIRST POST AFTER RELEASE

After the release decision, Galatasaray football player Kazımcan Karataş shared a photo of himself next to Metehan Baltacı on his social media account. The post quickly gained significant attention.

First image of Metehan Baltacı after release

EMERGED AFTER MONTHS

With Kazımcan Karataş's post, Metehan Baltacı appeared in public for the first time after a long break.

WHY WAS HE ARRESTED?

Metehan Baltacı was arrested on December 9, 2025, as part of a football betting investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. In the prepared indictment, a prison sentence of 4 to 13 years was requested for Baltacı on charges of "fraud" and "match-fixing and incentive bonuses."

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