ED Raids Expose Massive Black Market for Coldplay Concert Tickets Across 5 Cities
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids across five major Indian cities following widespread black market sales of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour tickets and Diljit Dosanjh's Dilluminati concert tickets.
Coldplay performing live concert on stage
The investigation began after tickets sold out within minutes on official platforms BookMyShow and Zomato Live, leading to unauthorized resales at inflated prices on social media platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
During the October 25 raids in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, the ED seized electronic devices containing evidence of illegal sales and financial transactions. The investigation has expanded to include potential money laundering operations connected to the ticket resale network.
Key Information:
- Concert Dates: January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, in Mumbai
- Official Sellers: BookMyShow and Zomato Live
- Areas Raided: Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore
- Items Seized: Mobile phones, laptops, and SIM cards
The ED advises fans to exercise caution when purchasing resale tickets and to verify authenticity through official channels only. The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the black market network and protect concertgoers from fraud.
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