- By Namrata Vijay
- Wed, 13 May 2026 12:04 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
IPL 2026: Exploiting the IPL excitement by impersonating DDCA officials, a sophisticated ticket black-marketing ring was exposed for selling exclusive 'not for sale' complimentary passes at exorbitant prices. Three suspects have been apprehended; one was previously implicated in a ticket black-market scheme at the Auto Expo in Faridabad.
"Complimentary passes were being sold for Rs 20,000 each, while regular tickets fetched nearly twice their printed value, fluctuating with match demand and popularity," stated Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, DCP crime.
The arrested suspects are Mukeem (35) from Moradabad, Gufran (36) from Jamia Nagar, and Mohammed Fasal (38) from Seelampur. They were detained near Delhi Gate following a sting operation by inspectors Man Singh and Sunder Gautam. Police confiscated tickets for 54 IPL matches, 33 complimentary passes, and cash from their possession.
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Police stressed that these individuals were linked to other criminal activities.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted there was a broad syndicate trafficking black-market IPL tickets nationwide.
According to investigators, the suspects traveled by air to IPL venues, sourcing tickets and complimentary passes through their network of associates.
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"Premium tickets were supplied at inflated rates to online betting operators inside stadiums, as well as to pickpockets and other criminal figures," a senior police official revealed.
A case has been filed against them. The police are also investigating the roles of others in this network and will analyze the sources of these tickets and complimentary passes. The accused are remanded into police custody for further interrogation.