A woman in Ghana has admitted in court that she sold fake tickets to fans who wanted to attend Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concert in Ghana. The case has drawn attention because many music lovers were left disappointed and out of money after paying for tickets that were not genuine.
According to court records, the suspect, identified as Mrs. Akosua Boateng, pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and obtaining money under false pretences at an Accra Circuit Court. The incident occurred in late 2025, when anticipation built up among fans ahead of the sale of official concert tickets. Many people were eager to secure entry to the event, and demand was high. Some opportunists reportedly took advantage of this excitement to scam unsuspecting buyers.
Mrs. Boateng confessed that she created and distributed counterfeit tickets to several customers, charging them amounts that ranged from a few hundred Ghana cedis to higher sums depending on the supposed seating category. Several victims testified in court, describing how they discovered their tickets were fake only after the actual ticketing platform failed to recognise them at the point of sale or when attempting to enter the concert venue.
The prosecution argued that the actions of the accused had caused emotional and financial harm to many people, especially young fans who had saved up money to attend the concert. Evidence presented included communications between the accused and ticket buyers, digital copies of the forged tickets, and financial records showing the funds received from victims.
In mitigation, Mrs. Boateng told the court that she regretted her actions and asked for leniency, explaining that financial pressures influenced her decision to commit the crime. She said she did not consider how deeply it would affect the people who trusted her and spent their hard-earned money to buy what they believed were real tickets.
The judge hearing the case emphasised the need to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in event ticketing systems. A sentencing hearing date was set for a later session, and Mrs. Boateng was remanded into custody pending that hearing.
The case has reignited conversation in Ghana about the risks of buying tickets from unofficial sources, particularly when high-profile international artists visit the country. Consumer advocates are urging fans to use authorised ticketing platforms and to be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true.
