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…
In a recent case, a woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly engaging in ticket scalping for popular concerts featuring artists such as BTS, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, was apprehended on August 21, 2023, without being detained, having been charged with obstruction of business and violations of laws pertaining to the information network and public performances.
She is accused of using a macro program to fraudulently purchase approximately 2,600 concert tickets through accounts registered under the names of her family members and acquaintances, from April 2023 to March 2024. The tickets were then resold at higher prices. Additionally, she allegedly attempted to reserve nine tickets for the BTS Gwanghwamun concert on February 23, but was caught by the police before successfully reselling them.
The police became aware of her activities while closely monitoring the ticket reservation process for the BTS concert in March. Moreover, the police have sought the forfeiture of 442 million won, which is approximately $320,000, as criminal proceeds.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
