{
  "id": 17532098,
  "title": "Sepang Circuit temp worker arrested over suspected fake MotoGP passes sold for up to RM250",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sepang-circuit-temp-worker-arrested-over-suspected-fake-motogp-passes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T04:24:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/01/sepang-circuit-temp-worker-arrested-over-suspected-fake-motogp-passes-sold-for-up-to-rm250/241541"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SEPANG, Nov 1 — Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has clarified that a temporary staff member suspected of involv...",
  "key_points": [
    "Temporary SIC staff arrested for selling fake MotoGP passes",
    "Counterfeit passes for 2026 Malaysian GP under investigation",
    "Unauthorized passes sold for up to RM250"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Suspect arrested over sale of counterfeit MotoGP passes, says SIC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/suspect-arrested-over-sale-of-counterfeit-motogp-passes-says-sic",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:33:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Police arrest temporary worker over counterfeit MotoGP passes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/police-arrest-temporary-worker-over-counterfeit-motogp-passes",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:33:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}