Former Indian opener and renowned cricket commentator Aakash Chopra found himself at the centre of a financial controversy recently. It’s a tale of alleged deception involving a significant sum of money and a promising sports shoe business investment.
In a surprising turn of events, Aakash Chopra claimed that he was duped of Rs 33 lakhs by Kamlesh Parikh and his son Dhruv Parikh, who operate in the cricket shoe industry. The alleged deception revolved around an investment in a sports shoe business. Let’s delve into the details of this unsettling story.
The matter escalated when an FIR was registered under section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on a complaint filed by the former Indian cricketer. This legal action was a response to the alleged financial irregularities surrounding the business deal.
Kamlesh Parikh, the central figure in this controversy, had previously served as the manager of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The FIR, registered at the Hariparwat police station, outlines Kamlesh’s son as the recipient of Rs 57.8 lakhs from Aakash Chopra, ostensibly for investment in the sports shoes venture.
Chopra’s complaint highlighted that a formally notarized agreement had been established, specifying that Dhruv Parikh was obligated to return the invested amount within 30 days, with a promised 20% profit. To ensure accountability, post-dated cheques were provided for the recovery of the funds. However, the situation took a concerning turn.
A year later, the former cricketer alleged that only Rs 24.5 lakhs had been returned to him, and two issued cheques had been dishonoured. This discrepancy left Chopra disheartened and compelled him to seek legal recourse.
In an attempt to resolve the matter, Chopra communicated with Dhruv’s father, Kamlesh, who had initially guaranteed adherence to the agreement on his son’s behalf. However, promises were left unfulfilled, and legal notices were subsequently served. This communication breakdown complicated the retrieval of the principal amount, totalling Rs 33.3 lakhs.
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In light of this disturbing incident, local law enforcement initiated an investigation. SHO Arvind Kumar, while speaking to the Times of India, revealed that the documents and evidence provided by Chopra were being thoroughly examined. Further action will be taken, including calling in the accused for questioning, to ascertain the facts.
This incident is not an isolated case involving the Parikh family. Earlier in the year, Deepak Chahar’s father filed a complaint against Kamlesh and Dhruv Parikh, resulting in an FIR against them. This episode revolved around an alleged fraud amounting to Rs 10 lakhs under the pretext of a business venture.
The complaint filed by Jaya Bhardwaj, the wife of cricketer Deepak Chahar, detailed that the accused, who owns a sports shop in Agra, had not only verbally abused Chahar’s family but also issued threats when confronted about returning the money.
