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Delhi Police bust IPL ticket black-marketing racket, 3 held
Delhi Police Crime Branch busted a black-market racket selling IPL match tickets, including many complimentary passes. Three men were arrested after a trap near Delhi Gate, with tickets and cash recovered.
Why It Matters
The case highlights illicit ticket scalping linked to large events, potential money flow to betting networks, and cross-city criminal networks surrounding major sports leagues.
Timeline
2 Events
Three accused arrested; FIR filed; remand and investigation launched
May 9, 2026
An FIR was filed and three accused—Mukeem, Gufran alias Sajid, and Mohammad Faisal—were arrested and placed on police remand. Police said the accused allegedly posed as authorised representatives of the Delhi and District Cricket Association and sold complimentary passes for nearly ₹20,000 each and regular tickets for almost double their printed price. Investigators described the group as part of a black-market network across multiple cities, with reports of travel by air to various venues to procure tickets and passes. They also indicated premium tickets may have been supplied to people involved in online betting syndicates operating inside stadiums. The accused reportedly have prior criminal histories in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, including cheating, gambling, and ticket black-marketing, and efforts were underway to identify other members.
Crime Branch trap near Delhi Gate leads to ticket seizure
May 8, 2026
A crime branch team laid a trap near Delhi Gate after a tip-off about illegal sale of IPL tickets. Police recovered 54 IPL tickets, including 33 complimentary passes marked 'not for sale', and ₹25,000 in cash from the possession of the accused.