Entertainment

Ticket Broker Faces Charges for Scalping Concert Tickets

Updated 2026-10-16 00:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused a ticket broker of illegally purchasing over 18 million tickets to high-profile concerts, including Beyoncé and Post Malone shows. The company made approximately $833,323 in profit from scalping.

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Rolling Stone

Broker Accused of Illegally Buying 18.5 Million Tickets to Beyoncé, Post Malone, and More

The DOJ alleges the company bought 7,624 tickets to a single Renaissance concert and made about $833,323 in profit scalping them

2026-10-16 00:00 UTC