Men used fake credentials to enter Brazil vs. Scotland match at Miami Stadium, deputies say

Two men accused of using fake credentials during the Brazil and Scotland World Cup match at Miami Stadium were arrested, deputies said.

Stanthony Ballard, 43, and Kareem Thomas, 38, are both facing several charges, including uttering forged instruments and trespassing a sport/entertainment event and soliciting.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, deputies responded to a request to check for fraudulent credentials at section 135 at Miami Stadium, which was filled with approximately 65,000 fans in attendance.

When deputies arrived at the section, four witnesses stated that they had been led into the stadium by the two men in exchange for $1,000 each.

When the two men were asked to show their credentials, they showed fake credentials to a different sporting event, deputies said.

Court records show this isn’t Thomas’ first run-in with the law at a major South Florida event. He has an open case for allegedly selling Ultra Music Festival tickets back in 2017.

Both men were two of the seven ejections at Miami Stadium on Wednesday. They were taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Thomas’ bond was set to $3,500, and Ballard’s bond was set to $5,000.

NBC6 has reached out to FIFA and the stadium for comment.