Ticket Secrets owner files for bankruptcy, documents show she owes more than $750,000
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - KRDO13 Investigates learned Talia Yadgar, the owner of the Colorado-based ticket broker Ticket Secrets, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The filing lists more than 200 debtors who she-- according to documents-- owes more than $750,000.
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Yadger is accused of stealing money from people who entrusted her to get better seats at sporting events or concerts.
In the bankruptcy filings, Yadgar outlined how much money she owes to each person, with totals ranging from $100 to thousands.
Yadgar's bankruptcy filing lists creditors from across the country: Texas, Nebraska, North Carolina, and of course Colorado.
"Time doesn't get rid of the obligation. And she's screwed over multiple, multiple people, and it benefited her," said Emerald Studebaker, who is one of Yadgar's alleged victims.
If you include her debts owed to the IRS and state, Yadgar needs about $850,000 to wash her hands of the situation.
"In many cases, no one is paid back," said Stephen Swift, a Colorado Springs bankruptcy attorney told KRDO13 Investigates. Swift added a big part of that is because of Colorado's protections for those filing for bankruptcy. "The exemption scheme in Colorado is pretty liberal in that it's designed to allow, the debtor a certain amount of property with which, to make a fresh start." When asked about the best way to get your money back Swift recommended pursuing restitution through the District Attorney's Office in which Yadgar is being criminally prosecuted.
We reached out to Yadgar and her bankruptcy attorney for this story. Both declined to comment.
Looking Ahead
On December 17 Yadgar will appear virtually in an El Paso County Courtroom for a plea hearing. Three days after that on December 20 a meeting of creditors will take place via Zoom. Swift says anyone listed in the bankruptcy filing, or anyone who thinks they should be, can attend the virtual meeting (Meeting ID 865 151 6088, Passcode 0187215518, Phone 720-287-7348). More information on the creditor's meeting can be found here.
