Vinod M Jain
The Special Enquiry Squad of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested 11 persons for allegedly selling Indian Premier League (IPL) match tickets in the black market during the high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The operation was carried out on April 5 during the Tata IPL T20 match,leading to the registration of seven cases across two police station limits.
A total of 28 match tickets and eight mobile phones, collectively valued at ₹4.53 lakh,were seized from the accused.
Senior officer told reporters that 10 persons were apprehended within the limits of Cubbon Park Police Station.
The seized items from them included 18 IPL tickets of various denominations, seven mobile phones,and WhatsApp screenshot printouts allegedly used to facilitate illegal online ticket sales.
In a separate operation,one person was arrested under the jurisdiction of Chamarajpet Police Station.Police recovered 10 IPL tickets,one mobile phone,and similar digital evidence indicating attempts to sell tickets at inflated prices.
Cases have been registered at both police stations, and further investigation is underway to identify the wider network involved in ticket black marketing.
Police officials reiterated that strict action will be taken against those indulging in illegal ticket sales,especially during major sporting events that draw large public crowds.
