A shocking scam has unfolded amid IPL 2026, linking a senior official from the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA). Recent reports suggest that several youths were involved in a well-organised racket, associated with the illegal sale of complementary IPL tickets for matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Police suspect that some betting syndicates might also be part of the scam.
With the IPL season reaching the business end, an investigation has been initiated, and as per a report by The Indian Express, complimentary passes that were sold illegally for as high as Rs 80,000 per unit were mostly for DDCA officials, raising suspicion of internal involvement. The police reports reveal that more than 1000 passes have already been sold by the group for every match.
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Those tickets were distributed from a petrol pump adjacent to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, from where the main man behind the scam used to operate, with other people supplying the passes to the sellers. As the report claims, the VIP passes had been collected from DDCA officials. The scammers adjusted the prices according to the craze for the match as well as demand.
“Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru game with Virat Kohli as the major attraction, they charged at least Rs 80,000 for one ticket. We also learnt that the price ranged from Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, depending on the match and the demand,” a source revealed to the outlet.
How Do DDCA Officials Get Complimentary Passes for IPL Matches in Delhi?
The BCCI generally releases complimentary VIP passes for the officials of all state associations for home games. These tickets occupy almost 10-15% of the stadium’s capacity. The suspected DDCA official allegedly misused those free passes.
Have The Police Arrested Anyone Linked To IPL Ticket Scam?
The investigating team expects to uncover more truth in the coming days as they suspect more involvement. “They allegedly procured tickets and complimentary passes through various persons. The role of others associated with this syndicate is also under investigation,” DCP of Crime Branch Sanjeev Kumar Yadav said after arresting their first suspect on May 8.
Some local criminals, including pickpockets, may also be involved in the racket. People associated with online betting may also be behind it.
