Suspect arrested over sale of counterfeit MotoGP passes, says SIC
The circuit says the individual is a temporary staff hired especially for the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix this weekend.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) announced on November 1 that a temporary staff member was arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit MotoGP passes for the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The arrest, made by the Royal Malaysia Police, followed an internal investigation conducted by the circuit in collaboration with the police.
The suspect is not named Aqil, but is a temporary staff member specifically engaged for the event. SIC clarified that the passes in question were never authorized for issuance or sale, as they were reserved for authorized event personnel only. The public is advised against purchasing tickets or passes from unofficial sources. Official tickets must be purchased exclusively through the circuit's official website.
The issue gained traction on social media after claims surfaced that counterfeit Perdana Suite passes were being sold for RM250 at the circuit's entrance.
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