11.06.2026 16:40
Erden Timur, former Vice Chairman of Galatasaray Sportif AŞ, who was arrested on December 29, 2025, as part of an investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in football, has been released.
A release decision has been made for Erden Timur, former Vice Chairman of Galatasaray Sportif A.S., who was arrested as part of an investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in football. Timur had been in prison for approximately eight months.
RELEASE DECISION FOR ERDEN TIMUR
A new development has occurred regarding Erden Timur, former Vice Chairman of Galatasaray Sportif A.S., who was arrested as part of an investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in football led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. According to journalist Yakup Çınar, a release decision has been made for Erden Timur.
ARRESTED ON DECEMBER 29
Businessman and former Galatasaray executive Erden Timur was taken into custody as part of the investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in football, and was arrested and sent to prison on December 29, 2025. The decision to release Timur, who had been held in custody for a long time during the investigation, has caused widespread repercussions in the sports community.
EYES ON THE COURSE OF THE INVESTIGATION
Following the release decision, attention has turned to the future course of the investigation. No detailed statement has yet been made by official authorities regarding the rationale for the decision.