Audio Recordings of MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu Within the Scope of the Investigation Emerged
Audio recordings between MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu, who was detained within the scope of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation, and FIFA assistant referee Kerem Ersoy have been reflected in the investigations.
Audio recordings found in the digital materials of Central Referee Board (MHK) President Ferhat Gündoğdu, who was detained within the framework of the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau, have emerged to the public.
Investigation and Emergence of Audio Recordings
Examinations were carried out on the digital materials of MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu, who was detained within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau.
Conversation Held with Kerem Ersoy
During the examinations, an audio recording that reportedly took place between FIFA assistant referee Kerem Ersoy and Ferhat Gündoğdu, which developed following messages sent due to not being assigned duties for a long time, became a subject of discussion.
Gündoğdu's Statements Towards the Referee
In the audio recording, it was observed that Gündoğdu stated that Kerem Ersoy's father, Fahir Ersoy, had contacted certain individuals and issued strict warnings to the referee to either submit his petition and quit or comply with the rules.
Allegation of State Surveillance and Society Contacts
The records included Gündoğdu mentioning certain association or society initiatives, stating that the state was monitoring and catching onto this situation, and also warning against talking about the MHK.
Kerem Ersoy's Defense
Kerem Ersoy, on the other hand, stated in the dialogue within the audio recording that his father was not involved in any society activities, that he did not understand the accusations directed at him, and that he was solely focused on his refereeing career.