Breaking News... Allegations of a new wave in betting investigation... Statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding Barış Alper Yılmaz and Abdülkerim Bardakcı

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has denied reports claiming that an investigation has been launched into Galatasaray footballers Barış Alper Yılmaz and Abdülkerim Bardakcı as part of a betting and match-fixing probe.

STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

In a written statement issued by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was emphasized that no investigation has been conducted regarding the footballers in question and that no such probe has been initiated. The statement, which described the allegations concerning the Galatasaray players as completely baseless, urged the public not to be misled.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It had been alleged that the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office had launched an investigation into Barış Alper Yılmaz and Abdülkerim Bardakcı following text messages found on the mobile phone of Galatasaray footballer Metehan Baltacı, who was arrested as part of a betting operation.