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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- A top DDCA official was allegedly involved in an IPL pass scam.
- The pass racket was reportedly charging INR 80,000 for one IPL ticket. A
- DDCA official was allegedly illegally selling complimentary IPL passes.
Delhi Police uncover alleged pass scam involving a DDCA official
According to a report from the Indian Express, a top Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) official is allegedly the mastermind of a massive IPL 2026 ticket scam.
The report claims that Delhi Police investigators have found out that around 1000 to 1200 complimentary tickets were illegally sold at a very high rate to desperate fans looking for match tickets.
The unholy nexus came into light after three men, Mukeem, Gufran and Md. Faisal were arrested outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium last Friday, May 8, during an IPL 2026 fixture between the home team Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Following interrogation, Delhi Police unearthed the name of a person called Pankaj Yadav, who was also arrested and later four DDCA officials were urged to join the probe.
According to BCCI rules, the host state association of an IPL match receives 10 to 15 per cent complimentary tickets of the total stadium capacity and around 4000 tickets are given to the members of the association.
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What did Delhi Police say about the IPL pass scam?
Amid the IPL pass scam investigation, a Delhi Police source told the IE, “This was a very systematic racket with this DDCA official at the top. Depending on the star value of the game and players, the rates of the ticket would be decided. Closer to the start of the game, they would charge more.
“Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru game with Virat Kohli the major attraction, they charged at least Rs 80,000 for one ticket. We also learnt that the price ranged from Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, depending on the match and the demand.”
The source added: “This one DDCA official, a suspect in the case, handed over the leftover passes to Yadav.”
During the interrogation, Yadav reportedly told the Delhi Police, “They allegedly procured tickets and complimentary passes through various persons. The role of others associated with this syndicate is also under investigation. They also supplied premium tickets at exorbitant prices to people involved in online live betting/satta operations inside stadiums, as well as to pickpockets and other criminal elements.”
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IPL 2026 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | DC vs MI | 3:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| April 8 | DC vs GT | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| April 25 | DC vs PBKS | 3:30 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| April 27 | DC vs RCB | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| May 5 | DC vs CSK | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| May 8 | DC vs KKR | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| May 17 | DC vs RR | 7:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
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