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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka cricketer scammed out of ₹24 lakh in fake Rajasthan Royals IPL selection fraud: Report
A cricketer from Karnataka's Belagavi fell victim to an elaborate cyber scam after being falsely promised a place on the Rajasthan Royals IPL squad, Indian Express reported. According to the report, Rakesh Yadure, a state-level player from Chinchani village in Belagavi district's Chikkodi taluk, had caught the attention of talent scouts during a cricket tournament held in Hyderabad in May 2024. Encouraged by the prospect of a professional breakthrough, Yadure was eager to advance his career. (Also Read: Bengaluru biker killed as uprooted tree falls on two-wheeler during rain, another injured: Report) However, trouble began in December 2024 when Yadure received a message on Instagram, informing him that he had been selected to join the Rajasthan Royals team, the report added. The sender asked him to complete a registration form and pay a fee of ₹2,000 as part of the onboarding process. Trusting the message, Yadure proceeded to make multiple payments, totaling approximately ₹23.53 lakh between December 22, 2024, and April 19, 2025. The fraudsters kept him engaged by promising lucrative match fees ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹8 lakh. Despite repeated assurances, Yadure never received any official team kit, jersey, or travel arrangement, the report further added. When the scammers demanded an additional ₹3 lakh and still failed to deliver, he realized he had been duped. Attempts to contact the perpetrators were largely ignored, with most communication abruptly ceasing after blocking him on various platforms. Following this, Yadure lodged a complaint with the Belagavi Central (CEN) police station, prompting a cybercrime investigation. Police officials noted that the fraudulent funds had been quickly withdrawn, leaving the accounts empty. Early investigations indicate the suspects are operating out of Rajasthan, and a cybercrime team has been deployed there to trace the culprits. Expressing his anguish, Yadure said as quoted by the publication, 'I hope the police recover my money. No one should experience what I went through.' (Also Read: 'Wedding gift', says DK Shivakumar as ED probes Parameshwara-Ranya Rao link)
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Bowled over by scam: Karnataka cricketer cheated out of Rs 24 lakh in fake IPL deal
A 19-year-old state-level cricketer in Karnataka was defrauded out of Rs 24 lakh by cyber fraudsters who falsely promised him a spot on the Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League team, police said on Thursday. Rakesh Yadure from Chinchani village in Belagavi district's Chikkodi taluk impressed selectors during a tournament in Hyderabad in May 2024, raising his hopes of a professional cricketing breakthrough. According to the police, in December 2024, Yadure received an Instagram message claiming he had been selected to play for Rajasthan Royals. The sender requested him to fill out a form and pay a Rs 2,000 registration fee. Yadure made repeated payments totalling Rs 23.53 lakh between December 22, 2024, and April 19, 2025. The scammers promised him match payments ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 8 lakh to keep him engaged. Despite assurances, Yadure never received a kit bag, jersey, or flight tickets. When the fraudsters demanded an additional Rs 3 lakh and failed to deliver anything, he realised he had been conned. The scammers eventually blocked him on all communication platforms. Some messages still came from one mobile phone number, but contact mostly ceased. Yadure then filed a complaint with the Belagavi CEN police, which launched an investigation. Bhimashankar Guled, Superintendent of Police, Belagavi, said Yadure's father, a security guard with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, had raised the Rs 24 lakh despite facing significant financial hardship. 'The fraudsters withdrew the money immediately. The accounts are empty. Initial leads suggest the culprits are based in Rajasthan. We're deploying our cyber team there,' he said. Yadure hoped the police would recover his money. 'I don't want anyone to go through what I underwent,' the dejected cricketer told reporters.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Young cricketer's family in Karnataka loses over ₹24 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as IPL selectors
A young cricketer's family lost over ₹24 lakh to cyber fraudsters who falsely promised to include him a IPL team. Fraudsters posing to be agents of the IPL Team Rajasthan Royals, contacted Rakesh Yadure (19), an aspiring cricketer of Chinchani village near Chikkodi in Belagavi district. He received messages on Instagram, praising his skills and offering him a place in the IPL team. This followed his performance in a State-level cricket match held in Hyderabad in May 2024. The message made him believe that cricket committee selectors were present during the Hyderabad tournament. Rakesh got this message from a handle named 'Sushant_srivastava1', four months after the tournament. But he believed it anyway. It said: 'We will add you to the Rajasthan team. Fill out this application form and send 2,000 rupees.' Rakesh filled out the form. By April 19, 2025, the fraudsters made his family transfer ₹23,53,550 online. They promised him match fees of ₹4.8 lakh per match. The fraudsters vanished without a trace, after taking the money. Rakesh's father is a security guard in the KSRTC. He took loans from various people to pay up. The family approached the police later. A case has been registered at the district cyber crime police station and investigations are on. SP Bheemashankar S Guled has warned the people not to fall prey to such frauds. 'No one should fall victim to the network of fraudulent messages that come online.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Aspiring cricketer duped of Rs 24 lakh by Instagram fraudsters posing as IPL selectors
Rakesh Yadure, a young cricketer from Belagavi, was defrauded of approximately Rs 24 lakh by a gang posing as IPL selectors. Lured by promises of selection and high match earnings, Rakesh made multiple payments over four months. BELAGAVI: A 19-year-old budding cricketer from Chinchani village in Chikodi taluk, Belagavi district, was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a gang posing as Indian Premier League ( IPL ) selection committee members. The victim, Rakesh Yadure , who played in state-level cricket tournaments and harboured dreams of joining the IPL, filed a complaint at the District Cyber Police Station after realising he was scammed. According to police, the fraud began in May 2024, when Rakesh delivered a strong performance at a state-level tournament in Hyderabad. Soon after, a group of individuals contacted him, congratulating him and claiming to be IPL selectors. In December 2024, Rakesh received a message on Instagram from a handle named Sushant_srivastava, claiming he was being considered for selection to the Rajasthan Royals team. The message requested an application form fee of Rs 2,000, a payment that marked the beginning of a long trail of deceit. Over the next four months, from December 22, 2024, to April 19, 2025, Rakesh transferred a total of Rs 23,53,550 to accounts controlled by the fraudsters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 17+ Actors You Didn't Know Were Gay - No. 8 Will Shock Women Journalistate Undo They allegedly assured him that his selection was almost confirmed and that he would earn between Rs 40,000 and Rs 8 lakh per match. When the promised opportunities failed to materialise, Rakesh realised he had been conned and approached the authorities. SP Bhimashankar Guled , speaking to the media here on Wednesday, confirmed the case and expressed concern over the growing number of such scams. 'Rakesh's father, who works as a security guard with KSRTC , managed to arrange the money despite financial hardship, all in the hope of supporting his son's cricketing dreams. Sadly, it turned out to be a trap,' he said. SP Guled urged citizens to remain vigilant against online scams targeting aspiring sportspersons and students. 'Unfortunately, more and more youth are falling prey to such fraudulent schemes,' he added. A formal investigation is underway, and police are tracing the digital trail left by the fraudsters.
