Dozens of victims fell into the same trap: they trusted Tanja Smet and Michel Hindricx to deliver Tomorrowland tickets after paying them in full weeks or even months in advance. Many traveled from around the world — including Europe, North America, and the Middle East — arriving in Belgium with the excitement of attending one of the world’s biggest music festivals.

They truly believed their wristbands were secured.

They had proof of payment, confirmation messages, and even reassurances from Tanja and Michel in the days leading up to the event. Some were even told their tickets would be handed to them upon arrival in Belgium. But when the day came, there was no one waiting. No delivery. No valid QR code. No wristband.

Instead, they were met with silence, excuses, or complete disappearance.

These travelers — who had already spent heavily on flights, hotels, food, and transportation — were left with a crushing choice: go home defeated, or pay several times the original price to find a last-minute ticket from a legitimate reseller. Many chose the latter and ended up paying hundreds or even thousands of euros more, just to avoid missing out entirely.

This wasn’t just a financial loss — it was a deeply emotional blow. People who had dreamed of this experience for years, who saved up and planned carefully, were scammed at the very last minute.

What’s worse? In many cases, Tanja and Michel continued to deny responsibility, claiming they were just “helping” others or blaming a mysterious third party.

This is not bad luck. It’s fraud — deliberate, coordinated, and repeated