IPL Black Ticket Racket Bust by Bengaluru police, 4 People Arrested

Neha KamathMay 5, 2025

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Three points you will get to know in this article:

32 IPL tickets, cash, and phones were seized, and four people were arrested.
The total worth of the seized goods was Rs 1.78 lakh.
There have been previous arrests for unlawful betting; investigations are ongoing.

: Bengaluru Police Crack Down Ahead of CSK vs. RCB Clash

In a special investigation, Bengaluru Police have busted an Indian Premier League (IPL) ticket black market ring before of Saturday’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) game at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Four people have been taken into custody in relation to the case.

Police began a special operation to apprehend the accused after receiving a tip on Friday. At first, one individual was found in possession of twelve IPL tickets, each worth Rs 1,200 on face value. They also confiscated his cell phone.

: Seized Items Worth Rs 1.78 Lakh: Tickets, Cash, and Phones Confiscated

Three other people were arrested by police on Saturday close to Miller’s Road based on information gathered from the initial suspect. They were discovered in possession of three cell phones, Rs 1 lakh in cash, and 20 IPL tickets, each for Rs 1,200.

Police have confiscated four cell phones, Rs 1 lakh in cash, and 32 CSK vs. RCB tickets. The total worth of the confiscated goods is Rs 1.78 lakh.

Previous IPL Betting and Black Ticketing Incidents in Bengaluru

This comes after several people were previously detained by the Bengaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) special team in relation to illicit cricket betting and black-market ticket sales for Tata IPL 2025 games that took place between April 2 and April 18.

The Cubbon Park Police Station conducted two significant measures as part of coordinated operations throughout the city. In the first, a person was detained for unlawful gambling and discovered to be in possession of Rs 31,49,654 in bank cash and Rs 42,91,659 worth of betting chips.

Four people were found selling match tickets close to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in a different incident. Twenty-five IPL tickets, four cell phones, Rs 50,000 in cash, and Rs 31,94,459 obtained online were confiscated by the police.

Hotels, restaurants, and travel bureaus all gain greatly from the IPL competition, especially in towns where matches are held. With a spike in domestic and foreign travelers flocking to watch live sports, local businesses see increased foot traffic. Many restaurants and pubs host IPL viewing events, which boosts sales and customer interaction. Home-stay services and inexpensive motels are also becoming popular as fans look for low-cost lodging options.