“Made 940 million KRW (about $700,000) from illegal ticket sales” G-Dragon tour ticket scalpers caught in Taiwan

Ticket scalpers involved in G-Dragon’s Taiwan concert have been arrested for selling illegal tickets at exorbitant prices.

Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported on July 22 that the Taiwan Criminal Police Bureau arrested four individuals, including a 42-year-old named Liu, on charges of selling scalped tickets related to G-Dragon’s world tour 'Übermensch.'

During a cyber investigation, police discovered online posts by Liu and his associates selling tickets for the 'Übermensch' Taiwan concert at prices 6 to 12 times higher than face value. Unlike typical scalpers, they offered additional perks to buyers. To avoid entry issues on concert day, transactions took place at luxury hotels near the venue, and real-name verification was guaranteed.

To facilitate this, the group created fake IDs. They collected ID photos from fans who purchased scalped tickets, edited them, and produced counterfeit IDs for real-name verification purposes. Police confirmed the group’s organized criminal activities and formed a dedicated investigation team. Following digital clues, they identified and apprehended Liu and three accomplices.

Liu’s group paid Hong Kong engineers a fee of 2,000 to 3,000 Taiwanese dollars (approximately $60 to $90) per ticket to initially obtain them.

They then resold these tickets at 6 to 12 times the purchase price. The total illicit profits from these activities reached approximately 20 million Taiwanese dollars (around $700,000). Authorities estimate that the group acquired reservation numbers for around 3,000 concert tickets, with about 1,500 of those being for the G-Dragon concert. Reservation numbers for the upcoming BLACKPINK tour were also found.

Liu and his associates were handed over to prosecutors on charges including violations of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act. The investigation team warned that those caught selling scalped concert tickets could face fines ranging from 10 to 50 times the ticket price. Using forged IDs for real-name verification is also illegal, punishable by up to five years in prison or fines up to 500,000 Taiwanese dollars (about $15,000).

Meanwhile, G-Dragon continues to meet fans worldwide with his 'Übermensch' tour, with the next stop scheduled for Jakarta on July 25.