Rio ticket firm says no breach occurred

Three investigations are under way following allegations that millions of euros worth of Olympic event tickets meant for distribution by the Olympic Council of Ireland were found in the possession of an Irishman with no authority to sell them.

Kevin Mallon was arrested by Rio police last Friday, along with a female translator, on charges of ticket touting, false marketing, and associating with criminals.

The 36-year-old from Drimnagh in Dublin works for the Irish operation of THG Sports, an international company specialising in corporate hospitality at sports events and ticket management on behalf of sporting bodies.