In a surprising turn of events, local law enforcement has taken decisive action against cricketer S Sreesanth and his associates in response to allegations of extorting Rs 18 lakh by promising a villa in Udupi, Karnataka. The impetus for this legal pursuit came from a complaint filed by a resident of Kannapuram, adding a personal dimension to the unfolding legal drama.
S Sreesanth booked under IPC 420 for a fraud of 18.70 lakh in name of establishing a cricket academy in Kerala. #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/eX0DPMhmsS — Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) November 23, 2023
According to the complainant, Rajeev Kumar and Venkatesh Kini approached him back in 2019, offering the allure of five cents of land accompanied by a villa in exchange for a payment of Rs 18 lakh. As the days passed without any tangible progress on the pledged property, the complainant was informed that Sreesanth had plans for a cricket project on the specified land.
In an attempt to address the growing concerns, Sreesanth personally met with the complainant, reasserting the commitment to construct a villa as part of his cricket project. However, the assurances eventually proved to be hollow, leaving the complainant in the dark without further communication from Sreesanth or the others involved. Frustrated by the lack of progress and the alleged unfulfilled promises, the complainant felt compelled to seek legal redress.
Fruad,put him in jail for lifetime — Rajesh Gaonkar (@GaonkarRajesh1) November 23, 2023
How many times hogya ab — Shivam Sopori🇮🇳 (@shivamsopori) November 23, 2023
Iske khoon mein hi cheating hai bachpan se — Shashwat Shukla (शुक्ला जी) (@shashwatshukla_) November 23, 2023
India Ka Muhammad Amir 🤣 — zeeshan Asgher (@ZeeshanAsgher65) November 23, 2023
Aadat se Majboor — Raghvendra Singh (@vibewithraghu) November 23, 2023
The subsequent filing of a case adds layers of complexity to the allegations of fraud, reflecting the personal anguish of the complainant who believed in the promises made. This legal recourse underscores the significance of transparency and accountability, particularly when public figures like Sreesanth are associated with business ventures. The unfolding legal proceedings will shed light on the nature of the cricket project, bringing attention to the responsibilities of public figures and emphasizing the need for ethical business practices to prevent legal entanglements and protect the interests of all stakeholders involved.
