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Turkish court orders 20 gambling-investigation suspects jailed pending trial

Enforcement & compliance

A Turkish court ordered 20 suspects, including top-flight footballers, to be jailed while proceedings remain pending, according to reports. They were among 46 people arrested the previous week in an investigation into suspected betting-related misconduct in professional football. The report said investigators are examining whether the case involves corruption or match-fixing; Turkey had also suspended 149 referees and assistants over gambling practices.

The investigation and related suspensions affect betting integrity oversight across Turkish professional football.

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