02.06.2026 20:21
The founder and manager of the illegal match broadcasting platform Selçuksports, Selçuk Yılmaz, who was caught and detained in Denizli the previous day, has been arrested by the court.
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a significant operation was carried out against illegal sports broadcasting activities.
OWNER OF SELÇUKSPORTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Selçuk Yılmaz, known publicly as 'Selcuksport', who was determined to have illegally broadcast Turkish Super League matches via an internet site and encouraged site users to engage in illegal betting, was taken into custody in the Pamukkale district of Denizli through a joint operation by the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and the Istanbul Police Department.
DETERMINED TO HAVE ENCOURAGED BETTING SITES
As part of the work coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, conducted by the Istanbul Police Department's Cyber Crime Branch, a joint effort was made with MİT regarding the crime of 'illegal betting'. The investigations revealed that an internet site, where users could watch Turkish Super League matches for a certain fee and subscription, was broadcasting without authorization, and users accessing the site were being directed and encouraged to illegal betting sites.
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN DENİZLİ
Selçuk Yılmaz, known publicly as 'Selcuksport', who was identified as the operator of the aforementioned internet site, was taken into custody in an operation at his home in the Pamukkale district of Denizli.
ARRESTED BY THE COURT
After the procedures at the police station, the suspect was referred to the courthouse and was arrested by the court, then sent to prison.