The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, with preparations now complete. Cricket stadiums across the country, from Karachi’s National Stadium to Rawalpindi and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, have been upgraded to meet international standards. Security measures are also being implemented to address any potential threats.
Although international cricket has returned to Pakistan in recent years, hosting a mega event like the Champions Trophy remains a challenging task.
“Outside Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, several people have been spotted selling tickets on the black market, including photocopies of tickets, deceiving fans”
Amidst the preparations, some individuals have seized the opportunity to scam cricket fans by selling counterfeit tickets. Outside Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, several people have been spotted selling tickets on the black market, including photocopies of tickets, deceiving fans.
During the Tri-Nation series, police arrested four suspects involved in selling fake match tickets. According to police officials, strict checks are conducted to ensure the security of fans and verify tickets, preventing anyone with counterfeit tickets from entering. They also clarified that once a match ticket is scanned, it becomes invalid for reuse.
During routine checks at a Tri-Nation series match, police apprehended a citizen attempting to enter the stadium with a fake ticket. Upon questioning, the individual identified several people involved in the scam. Following surveillance, police arrested the suspects from different locations.
The arrested individuals—Sultan, Izzatullah, Jamal, and Fareed—were found selling photocopied fake tickets. Police recovered the counterfeit tickets from them and have registered cases against the suspects.
