Student arrested for scam involving Coldplay and Ed Sheeran concert tickets

SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old student has been arrested for her alleged involvement in multiple cases of online purchase scams over discounted tickets to Ed Sheeran and Coldplay concerts, as well as to Universal Studios Singapore (USS).

She is believed to be involved in more than 10 cases, with the police receiving several reports from scam victims between Feb 14 last year and May 17 this year, according to a release on Tuesday.

After receiving payment for the tickets from the victims, she would become uncontactable.

TODAY understands that the tickets were sold via Facebook and Carousell, and the total amount scammed is almost S$2,000. 

Following extensive investigation, officers from the Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the suspect and arrested her on May 19 along Kampong Java Road. Police investigations are ongoing.

TODAY understands that she is currently out on bail and has not been charged.

Anyone found guilty of cheating may be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to 10 years, and shall also be liable to a fine.

In a similar case, two men, aged 22 and 27, were arrested on March 27 for allegedly selling Coldplay concert tickets on Carousell and becoming uncontactable after bank transfers were made.

The police have advised members of the public to make online purchases only from reputable vendors and only transact with people they trust if advanced payment is necessary.