Prosecutor Acts Ex Officio: Claims Of User Information Tampering Are Under Review; No Definitive Findings Yet
ISTANBUL, Turkey – A critical investigation has begun into “tuttur.com,” the sports betting site that Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran announced he would cease operations. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated an ex officio (on its own motion) investigation. They announced this decision after claims surfaced that user membership information on the defunct site was tampered with. The Tuttur.com Data Investigation continues rapidly.
📝 Tff Controversy And Legal Background
The investigation quickly gained momentum after statements made by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu regarding the broader football betting probe created public concern.
- Saran’s Decision: Sadettin Saran was elected Fenerbahçe President on September 21. He immediately ceased Tuttur’s operations. Furthermore, he resigned from all roles within Saran Holding to prevent conflicts of interest.
- Data Suspicion: Yesterday, TFF President Hacıosmanoğlu stated that betting companies were hesitant to provide data. Hacıosmanoğlu relayed that one firm claimed, “We only went digital in 2025; previous records don’t exist.” Consequently, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched the Tuttur.com Data Investigation ex officio. The goal is to reveal the material truth.
💻 PROSECUTOR’S ACTION: FORENSIC IT INSPECTION BEGINS
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office clarified the scope of the investigation in its official statement.
- Focus of Examination: The Prosecutor’s Office is currently reviewing the claims. In this context, forensic IT teams from law enforcement are conducting an on-site inspection. They are examining the computers, programs, and logs that service the site. This critical step aims to detect any potential attempt to delete or alter data.
- Official Status: The Prosecutor’s Office stated they have reached no definitive conclusion at this stage. The warning noted, “no findings have been made regarding whether user membership information was tampered with or not.” Therefore, they stressed that the public should disregard any unverified statements.
The Tuttur.com Data Investigation highlights the legal and technological dimensions of the football betting scandal.
