Brazil investigates ticket scalping operation

Published July 2, 2014 5:54pm ET



SAO PAULO (AP) — Soccer’s world governing body said Wednesday it is helping Brazil’s investigation of a ticket scalping ring believed to be reselling World Cup tickets.

FIFA spokeswoman Delia Fischer said the organization was “actively assisting” in the investigation and that FIFA representatives will meet with Brazilian officials to discuss its ticketing operations. She also cautioned Brazilian media not to jump to conclusions.

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