Marty Tirrell, who once hosted a radio show in Des Moines, faces serious legal trouble after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of wire fraud. According to court records, Tirrell is accused of defrauding investors in a scheme known as “ticket flipping” between February 2024 and January 2025.
The scheme involved Tirrell allegedly promising investors that he would leverage his industry connections to secure tickets for highly sought-after sporting events and concerts, intending to resell them at a premium. However, rather than fulfilling his commitments, he allegedly misappropriated approximately $1.5 million from investors, using a significant portion of these funds for gambling and personal expenses.
Tirrell has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him, and his trial is scheduled to commence on December 1. This is not his first brush with the law; he was previously convicted of mail fraud in 2019 and served three months in prison.
As this case unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the risks associated with investment schemes and the importance of thorough vetting before committing funds to ventures that rely heavily on promises of high returns. The legal proceedings will undoubtedly draw attention as they develop, and many will be watching the outcome closely.