Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers step up efforts to counter ticket scalping
Ticket sales for the 2016 Rio Olympics were sluggish due to a scalping ring, which was uncovered by the police at the event.
Oct 26, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Rio Olympics Farce: IOC chief Thomas Bach in ticket scam spotlight
Bach is caught up in an affair which centres on the arrest of Ireland`s Olympic chief, Patrick Hickey, who is suspected of illegally trading Olympic tickets.
Sep 09, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Brazil police say IOC's Patrick Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales
Police told a news conference in Rio de Janeiro that they were also investigating bank documents for evidence of money laundering linked to the illegal ticketing ring.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Olympic 2016 ticket scandal official Patrick Hickey to appear before judge Tuesday
The International Olympic Committee leader gave no other details but the 71-year-old Hickey could be formally charged or the judge could order him released on bail.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:38 PM IST
