In Istanbul, a investigation into Spordata revealed that data analyst O.B. intentionally delayed live betting feeds by 7 seconds during sports matches, most notably tennis and volleyball. This created a seven-second window in which the match had already progressed, points were scored, and outcomes were known, yet the betting markets remained frozen in the past.
During this window, accomplices could place bets on outcomes that had already occurred, exploiting the latency between the live event and the digital feed. The manipulation turned the predictable mathematics of sports betting against the firms relying on Spordata's data.
Following a MASAK report, authorities identified 192 million TL in account inflows and outflows linked to the scheme. Investigations also determined that the affected firms suffered a direct loss of 12 million TL due to the manipulated feeds.
Investigations also determined that the affected firms suffered a direct loss of 12 million TL due to the manipulated feeds.
The technical manipulation and financial anomalies converged on O.B. On July 21, 2026, the data analyst was captured and detained. By October 23, 2026, he was officially arrested and taken into custody. Following his detention, police identified and detained eight additional suspects who were directly linked to the scheme, forming a network that exploited the delayed betting data.
The case stands as a reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in digital sports economies when data speed determines value. The legal proceedings continue to untangle the roles of the nine individuals now in custody, involving 192 million TL in transactions and 12 million TL in firm losses.