Liverpool have permanently banned more than 400 people after working with Merseyside Police on an operation that led to the seizure of over £1.2 million in assets linked to illegal ticket reselling.
The investigation targeted organised ticket touts and focused on uncovering the laundering of profits generated through illicit ticket sales. It formed part of the club’s wider campaign to tackle ticket fraud both online and at matches.
As a result of the operation, Liverpool issued 432 lifetime bans to individuals found to have been involved in ticket touting. Another 115 people received indefinite suspensions while further action is considered.
Detective Chief Inspector Nick Suffield praised the collaboration between the club and Merseyside Police, describing it as an important effort to protect genuine supporters from criminals exploiting demand for match tickets. He said authorities would continue to pursue those targeting fans through illegal resale schemes.
Funds recovered during the investigation were divided between Merseyside Police and the Home Office.
Liverpool’s efforts against ticket abuse have intensified in recent years. During the 2025-26 season, the club reviewed nearly 700,000 ticket registrations, blocking or cancelling 67,663 accounts suspected of being fake. An additional 121,379 accounts remain under investigation.
The club also cancelled 3,847 tickets because of suspicious purchasing activity during the season. Those tickets were returned to general sale, making them available to legitimate supporters instead of touts.
Matchday enforcement was also stepped up significantly. Liverpool carried out an average of 300 targeted checks at Anfield for every home fixture, preventing entry to supporters using accounts linked to suspicious activity. Similar checks were also conducted at away matches in the Premier League and European competitions.
The latest figures build on Liverpool’s ongoing campaign against ticket fraud, following the closure of 145,000 ticket accounts over the previous two years as the club continues to tighten measures designed to protect genuine fans from illegal resellers.