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Intro for cover story:Despite a police crackdown in 2023, the illegal sale of IPL complimentary passes is back-this time with brokers targeting fans seeking high-end corporate boxes.A report by Tehelka SIT
In 2023,Tehelkaexposed the sale of Complimentary Passes-clearly markedNot for Sale-as part of a racket linked to IPL matches. Soon after the story broke, the Delhi Police swung into action and busted gangs selling fake IPL tickets and reselling original ones in black outside the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. They seized 104 tickets, including 80 fakes.
One would have thought this crackdown would put a full stop to the black-marketing of IPL tickets, especial...