The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has initiated a widespread search operation across five states—Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore—regarding the illegal ticket sales for Coldplay’s concerts and Diljit Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati.” This action follows numerous FIRs filed in various states concerning fraudulent ticket sales.
The concerts, part of Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” and Diljit Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati,” created a buzz among music fans, leading to a swift sellout of tickets on official platforms like Bookmyshow and Zomato Live. However, the overwhelming demand resulted in black-market ticket sales at inflated prices, with many individuals reportedly falling victim to scams involving fake tickets.
Bookmyshow has filed an FIR against several suspects, alleging they were selling counterfeit tickets and inflating prices to exploit concertgoers. In response, the ED has launched an investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, conducting searches at over 13 locations across the five states and seizing incriminating evidence such as mobile phones, laptops, and SIM cards associated with the scam.
“Multiple FIRs have been filed in various states across the country, including one by Bookmyshow against several suspects believed to be exploiting concertgoers. The FIR alleges that these individuals have engaged in selling counterfeit tickets and drastically inflating prices, taking advantage of the high demand for these coveted concerts,” stated the probe agency.
The ED’s investigation aims to uncover illegal ticket sales, reveal the financial networks behind these scams, and trace the proceeds of crime generated from these activities. It has been found that many individuals used social media platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram to sell fake tickets.
“Normally, tickets are available on platforms like Zomato, Bookmyshow, and others. However, when concert demand is very high, these tickets sell out quickly, leading people to seek alternate sources. Searches and investigations conducted by the ED have revealed information about multiple individuals known for providing fake tickets through social media using Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram,” the ED commented.
Regarding Diljit Dosanjh’s India tour, he has recently performed in the US and Europe. Following his overseas tour, Diljit is set to kick off the Indian leg of his tour. After concerts in Delhi on October 26 and 27, the tour will proceed to Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore, Indore, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.
