Following the controversy regarding black ticket sales for Coldplay’s concert in India, BookMyShow has filed an First Information Report (FIR) in Mumbai against unidentified sellers involved in scalping.
BookMyShow has taken legal action, filing a case at Vile Parle Police Station, Mumbai, against an unidentified person involved in the black marketing of tickets for Coldplay’s January 2025 concert at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
The Mumbai Police have registered a case against an unknown accused under sections 318 (4) (cheating) and 319 (2) (cheating by personation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and section 66 (C) (Identity theft), of the Information technology Act, with further investigations in progress.
Emails received for maximum bookings
According to BookMyShow’s complaint, when tickets went on sale on September 22, the platform had clearly earned customers against purchasing tickets from third-party sources. However, they received emails from two people requesting to book the maximum number of tickets. The email further mentioned that the individuals had guaranteed tickets to others and collected money in return. BookMyShow has also received a number of similar requests through WhatsApp messages, all of which were ignored. The FIR was officially filed with the Mumbai Police on October 2, according to a spokesperson from BookMyShow.
“In its ongoing fight against ticket scalping and black marketing of tickets for Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India, BookMyShow has lodged a formal FIR (First Information Report) on October 2, 2024. This action follows our initial complaint filed proactively with the Mumbai Police on September 23, 2024, addressing these concerns. much before any formal complaint was raised against us. BookMyShow’s FIR filed with the Mumbai police also urges authorities to investigate the unauthorised resale of tickets by individuals and platforms. We have provided details of all resellers that have come to our attention, including independent individuals reselling tickets for this tour across
social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp and beyond, as also digital platforms such as Viagogo, Stubhub Holdings and more, to aid authorities in a thorough investigation,” the statement read.
BookMyShow reviews Tickets Sales
BookMyShow also stated that it is currently reviewing potential cancellation of tickets that are being sold “unethically.”
“We remain vigilant in monitoring such instances of ticket reselling for this tour through black market channels and will continue to share all relevant information with the authorities. to ensure appropriate action is taken. BookMyShow is assessing potential cancellation of such tickets that are being sold-unethically. Our stance remains clear and unchanged BookMyShow vehemently condemns and opposes the ticket. reselling which is deemed illegal and is punishable by law in India. BookMyShow has no association with any such unauthorised ticket selling/reselling platforms and/or any third party individuals/platforms for the purpose of reselling Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India,” the spokesperson further added.
Coldplay is scheduled to play three concerts at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 20, 2025, as part of their upcoming “Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025.”
