Audio Recording of MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu Emerges and Suspects Referred to Courthouse
While seven suspects detained within the scope of the ongoing investigation were sent to the courthouse, an audio recording allegedly belonging to Ferhat Gündoğdu and FIFA assistant referee Kerem Ersoy was reflected in the examinations.
Seven suspects, including Central Arbitration Board (MHK) President Ferhat Gündoğdu, who were detained within the framework of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau of Investigation for Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes, were referred to the courthouse.
Emergence of the Audio Recording
During examinations of the digital materials belonging to MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu, an audio recording allegedly of his conversation with FIFA assistant referee Kerem Ersoy became a topic of discussion.
Content of the Conversation
The records in question include the dialogues that took place following a message sent by Kerem Ersoy to Ferhat Gündoğdu after not being assigned a duty.
Allegation of Resignation Pressure
It is stated that Gündoğdu pointed out that Ersoy's father, Fahir Ersoy, had contacted certain individuals and asked him to quit refereeing or resign.
Scope of the Charges
An investigation has been launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bureau for Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes on charges of forgery of official documents, breach of trust, and unlawful acquisition of personal data.
Names Referred to the Courthouse
The detained individuals Ferhat Gündoğdu, Ferdi Karadoruk, Ahmet Şahin, Yunus Yıldırım, Sebahattin Şahin, Alican Sağlar, and Emre Kosif were referred to the Istanbul Courthouse.