Somerville firefighter Robert Whelan in court on Monday. ~ Photo courtesy of Somerville District Court

A Somerville firefighter, Robert Whelan, has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged World Cup ticket scam. Prosecutors say the firefighter is accused of larceny and forgery after allegedly selling fraudulent tickets to multiple buyers. The firefighter pleaded not guilty in court and was released pending further hearings. City officials have stated that the matter is under internal review, and the case remains under investigation.