22.01.2026 14:22
Sadettin Saran, the President of Fenerbahçe Sports Club, arrived at the Istanbul Courthouse for the hearing of the case he is being prosecuted for regarding the advertisement of illegal betting sites in the football matches broadcasted on their digital platforms.
Saadettin Saran, the President of Fenerbahçe Sports Club and businessman, is appearing before the judge for the first time in the "illegal betting" case. The hearing, which was scheduled to start at 11:00, began at 13:30.
FROM THE INDICTMENT
In the indictment prepared by the Cyber Crimes Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; it is claimed that Saran and some suspects made illegal betting advertisements during football matches broadcasted on the "S SPORT" internet broadcasting platform operated by Saran Internet Television Broadcasting Inc., and they are requested to be punished with imprisonment from 1 to 3 years and a judicial fine of up to 3,000 days for the crime of "encouraging individuals to place advertisements and in other ways to engage in fixed-odds or pool betting or games of chance based on sports competitions."