Clampdown on Ticket Touts: Liverpool's Heavy Hitters

Liverpool FC has taken decisive action against ticket touting, seizing over £1.2 million in assets and imposing more than 400 lifetime bans.

In a landmark operation between the club and Merseyside police’s economic crime team, nearly 700,000 ticket registrations were analyzed last season to root out illegal sales and laundered proceeds from organized ticket touts. The joint efforts resulted in significant outcomes: several individuals have been convicted under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

According to reporting by The Guardian - Football

Lifetime Bans and Suspensions

Nearly 700,000 ticket registrations were scrutinized last season. Of the 432 lifetime bans issued, most were for unauthorized resale of season tickets, membership tickets, or hospitality passes.

Financial Impact

Liverpool blocked or canceled over 67,663 suspected fake accounts and another 121,379 remain under investigation. A total of £1.2 million in assets have been detained, to be shared between Merseyside police and the Home Office.

Two people have already faced conviction, with another awaiting trial next month. This robust enforcement is aimed at both online purveyors and match day operations to protect genuine fans from ticket touts.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:

What are the lifetime bans for?

Lifetime bans were imposed for unauthorised selling of tickets, mainly season tickets, membership tickets or hospitality passes. Some bans were also given for racist and homophobic abuse.

How many fake accounts did Liverpool block?

The club blocked over 67,663 suspected fake accounts as part of their crackdown on ticket touting.