Woman faces prosecution over ticket scalping involving BTS, other concerts
A woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly using a software program to purchase concert tickets for popular singers, including BTS, and reselling them at a markup, police said Wednesday. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said the woman, whose identity was withheld, was sent to prosecutors without detention on Aug. 21 on charges of obstruction of business, and…
A woman in her 30s faces potential prosecution for allegedly using software to purchase concert tickets for popular artists like BTS and reselling them at a profit, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The woman, whose name is not provided, was brought before prosecutors on August 21 without being detained, charged with obstruction of business and violations of laws related to information networks and public performances.
She allegedly utilized a macro program to fraudulently acquire roughly 2,600 tickets between April 2023 and March 2024, purchasing them through accounts linked to family members and acquaintances. Additionally, the woman is suspected of attempting to resell nine tickets for BTS's Gwanghwamun concert on February 23, only to have her plan foiled by the police.
The investigation was initiated due to extensive monitoring of ticket reservations for the BTS concert in March. Authorities have also sought the confiscation of 442 million won ($320,000) in alleged criminal proceeds.
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