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Ticket Scalper Busted for 9K Tickets | South Korea News
A massive ticket scalping ring has been exposed, with one suspect allegedly reselling nearly 9,000 tickets—including for K-pop idols and major soccer matches—for up to 30 times their original price. Using bots and family accounts, the operator snatched tickets at launch, then flipped them via mail, transfers, or even in-person wristbands, turning it into a full-time hustle since college. Profits funded luxury property purchases, including an apartment and two commercial buildings—assets now frozen worth over 1.2 billion won. After the March bust, the suspect tried to erase digital traces…
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