MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu Arrested in Referees File Investigation

Within the scope of the Istanbul-centered referees file investigation, Central Arbitration Board (MHK) President Ferhat Gündoğdu and a total of 5 people were arrested and sent to prison. The other 2 suspects named in the investigation were released under judicial control conditions.

Investigation and Arrest Decisions

Seven suspects detained within the framework of the referees file investigation conducted in Istanbul were referred to the courthouse. As a result of the evaluation made by the criminal judgeship of peace, a total of 5 people were arrested.

MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu, Ferdi Karadoruk, Yunus Yıldırım, Alican Sağlar, and Emre Kosif were among the names arrested. Judicial control decisions were issued for Ahmet Şahin and Sebahattin Şahin.

Ferhat Gündoğdu's Defense Before the Judgeship

In his statement before the judgeship, MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu stated that he was not aware of the existence of the audio recording on his phone and that this situation did not carry any malicious intent.

Stating that he learned about the recording in question after it was published on social media, Gündoğdu defended his innocence and requested his release.

Legal Grounds and Personal Data

In the judgeship's decision, it was emphasized that there was sufficient concrete evidence for the arrest measure against Gündoğdu and MHK member Yunus Yıldırım.

It was determined that the suspects pushed aside the principle of merit in referee assignments, unlawfully recorded certain personal data, and used this data in assignments.

Scope of the Investigation and Allegations

It was stated that the investigation focuses on allegations of fraud in referee examination papers, classifications, irregularities in assignments, and allegations of mobbing.

Within the scope of the ongoing investigation, WhatsApp correspondence between the suspects and the referees was also taken under detailed review.