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One referee was discovered to have placed a total of 18,227 bets.
The suspensions for the officials range from eight to twelve months.
The three remaining officials are still under investigation, and the TFF has confirmed that they may still face penalties.
This activity is prohibited by both the TFF and FIFA.
TFF President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu acknowledged that the scandal represents a “moral crisis.”
He also disclosed that officials' salaries have increased over the past two years.
He told CNN: “There is a moral crisis in Turkish football. There is a lack of structure.”
“The fundamental issue at the heart of Turkish football is an ethical one,” he added.
“Ask any referee if there is even one who has not received their pay; I will resign as federation president.”
“In fact, we improved their salaries last year, and again this year.”
Some of Turkey’s largest clubs have already reacted to the findings of the investigation.
Beşiktaş stated: “[This] could signify a fresh start for clean football.”
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor claimed that it could be “a historic opportunity to restore justice in Turkish football.”
President Sadettin Saran stated: “This is both shocking and profoundly disappointing for Turkish football.”
“However, the fact that this is coming to light is a positive development.”
The club’s former manager previously asserted that referees were biased against his team as he competed with top clubs for the title.
He remarked a year ago: “We are not just battling the opposing team; we are fighting the system. And combating the system is the most challenging task.”
“Before arriving in Turkey, I had heard these stories, but honestly, I didn’t believe them.”
“However, after actually coming here, the situation was much more severe than I had anticipated.”
“I have grievances about the individuals at Fenerbahçe who brought me here.”
“They told only part of the truth and concealed the rest. If I had known everything, I wouldn’t have come.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the extent of the referee's gambling?
One referee was found to have placed a staggering 18,227 bets.
What are the consequences for the officials involved?
The officials have received bans ranging from eight to twelve months.
What has the TFF president said about the situation?
TFF President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu described the scandal as a “moral crisis” in Turkish football.
