Coldplay concert: BookMyShow files FIR over ticket black marketing

BookMyShow on Thursday said that it has filed a First Information Report FIR in Mumbai over ticket black marketing of Coldplay concert an official statement saidThe FIR was filed with the Mumbai Police on October 2 regarding the alleged resale of tickets for British rock band Coldplays Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India it saidIn the official statement a BookMyShow spokesperson said ldquoIn its ongoing fight against ticket scalping and black marketing of tickets for Coldplays 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 BookMyShowrsquos 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 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 The statement further said Our stance remains clear and unchanged ndash BookMyShow vehemently condemns and opposes ticket reselling which is deemed illegal and is punishable by law in India BookMyShow has no association with any such unauthorised ticket sellingreselling platforms andor any third party individualsplatforms for the purpose of reselling Coldplayrsquos Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India Right from the beginning we have been working closely with the police and regulatory authorities to provide complete support and cooperation in the investigation of this matter in any manner that may be requiredIt said Our authorised representatives and senior management have been available as required by the authorities ensuring full transparency in sharing all necessary information with the EOW Economic Offences Wing We would also like to clarify that Coldplays Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 in India will proceed as planned Reports contrary to this are factually incorrectThe EOW of the Mumbai Police has been investigating the matter and it had recently questioned a top official of BookMyShow in connection with the matter