Festival Fiasco: Teen Charged Over Phantom Tickets Scam
18-Year-Old Nabbed for Bestival Ticket Fraud
Benjamin Hyland-Ward, 18, from Saltdean, has been slapped with nine fraud charges. The youngster faces allegations of selling fake tickets for last summer’s Bestival – leaving fans out of pocket and ticketless.
Over 900 Fans Duped in ‘Stresstival’ Scandal
The fallout sparked a one-page online riot called “Stresstival”, with more than 900 angry victims sharing their claims of losing cash but never scoring a ticket. The complaints are all tied to the charges Hyland-Ward now faces.
Next Stop: Brighton Magistrates Court
Hyland-Ward is set to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on January 24. Festival-goers will be watching closely as the case unfolds, hoping for justice after the ticket nightmare.
