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Sebastien Bassong fined for fare evasion on London Underground

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Sebastien Bassong fined for fare evasion on London Underground

Summary

Former Premier League defender Sebastien Bassong was fined for dodging a £7 fare on the London Underground. He was caught at St Paul's station using an expired staff pass that did not belong to him during a journey from north London in May. Bassong is reported to be facing financial difficulties due to personal circumstances, including a divorce and unemployment. The court found him guilty under the Single Justice Procedure, which allows for closed hearings, and imposed a financial penalty on October 30.

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By the Numbers

•Bassong attempted to evade a £7 fare at St Paul's station.
•He presented a non-registered staff nominee pass during the incident.
•The fare evasion occurred while traveling from Arnos Grove in May.
•He received a series of fines and costs after a court ruling on October 30.
•Bassong is currently facing personal hardship, impacting his decision to evade the fare.

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6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former Premier League star Sebastien Bassong fined for dodging £7 Tube fare with expired pass

What they're saying

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Former Premier League defender Sebastien Bassong has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in fines and costs after being caught dodging a fare on the London Underground. The former Cameroon international was apprehended at St Paul’s station following a journey from north London using a pass that did not belong to him.
— Yahoo Sports

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