One detained for fraudulence by using the name of musician Chris Rea

 Georgia’s Investigative Service has detained one person for fraudulently making money by using the name of famous musician Chris Rea.

The Investigative Service reported that the defendant developed a plan, according to which his company was allegedly organising a concert of Chris Rea in Tbilisi on December 30, 2017.

The defendant formally signed a contract with one of the concert halls and an online ticket selling company. He also conducted an active campaign for the concert. As a restful, the defendant sold 2,727 tickets, the total cost of which amounted to 152,850 GEL (about $62,260/€51,372*).

The defendant faces seven to 10 years in jail if convicted.

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