Criminal Complaint from Fenerbahçe Club Over Illegal Betting Site
Following the use of its name as an official sponsor on illegal betting platforms, the yellow-navy club initiated legal action.
Fenerbahçe Club announced that a criminal complaint was filed with the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office after its name was used without authorization by an illegal betting platform, portraying it as an official sponsor.
Detection of Unauthorized Use
It was determined that the club's name and corporate identity were used without knowledge or consent on three different websites belonging to an illegal betting platform.
Rejection of Official Sponsorship Claims
It was emphasized that the platform in question was portrayed as an official sponsor of Fenerbahçe Sports Club, and that the club has no relation whatsoever with this company.
Legal Process and Application
Following the misleading use of the club's name and corporate identity, a criminal complaint was filed against those responsible with the Istanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Access Blocking Decision
Within the scope of the initiated legal process, an access block was immediately imposed on the relevant websites by the decision of the 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace of Istanbul Anadolu.