FC Porto launch probe to crack down on ticket touts | OneFootball

FC Porto has launched an investigation in recent months to identify and combat illegal activities at the entrances of Estádio do Dragão. After a period of intense surveillance, it was found that more than 300 member tickets and season tickets were being used for illegal resale. Among those involved was an individual who owned more than 40 season tickets intended for resale on a game-by-game basis, in addition to more than 50 tickets for Saturday's match against Nacional.

In an operation carried out in conjunction with security forces, which covered all sectors of the venue – with a special focus on the Central West and South stands – two shell companies dedicated to the illicit sale of tickets were also detected. The club will compile the entire process into a dossier to be sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as part of the Golden Ticket process.

FC Porto assures that it will continue these actions and will pass on all collected information to the Fiscal and Disciplinary Council, so that measures can be taken against members who engage in illegal resale and against those who lend their identity or membership card. The identified season tickets will also be canceled, a measure that will allow for faster access for members on the waiting list – which already exceeds 500 – something unprecedented since the stadium's inauguration.

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