Tag: Raymond Whelan

• Wednesday, August 6th 2014 - 07:46 UTC

  Briton involved in World Cup tickets scam released from jail but must remain in Rio

  

  British World Cup ticketing executive who allegedly took part in a scam to sell millions of dollars worth of fraudulent tickets was ordered to be released from prison Tuesday while awaiting trial in Brazil.

• Tuesday, July 15th 2014 - 06:55 UTC

  Alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales chief surrenders to judge in Brazil

  

  The British boss of a FIFA partner firm being investigated over alleged illegal World Cup ticket sales has surrendered to a judge in Brazil. Police had tried to arrest Ray Whelan four days ago but he was not at his exclusive Rio de Janeiro hotel. Mr. Whelan, director of Match Hospitality, denies any wrongdoing.

• Friday, July 11th 2014 - 05:53 UTC

  UK businessman associated with FIFA and accused of ticket scalping is on the run

  

  An executive from the World Cup’s hospitality services firm escaped out the back door of his plush Rio de Janeiro hotel Thursday to avoid arrest on charges of illegally selling tickets, police said.

• Tuesday, July 8th 2014 - 07:01 UTC

  FIFA hospitality's provider arrested over World Cup tickets scalping

  

  Rio do Janeiro state police said Monday they arrested the head of the soccer world governing body's hospitality provider, accusing him of aiding scalpers who illegally resold World Cup tickets worth an estimated 100 million dollars.