Indian women’s team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has reportedly accused fellow cricketer Arushi Goel of cheating her out of ₹25 lakh, according to a Times of India report. She has also alleged that Goel broke into her home in Agra and stole gold and silver jewellery, along with ₹2 lakh in foreign currency.
The issue surfaced when Deepti’s brother, Sumit Sharma, attempted to enter the house but was unable to do so. In the complaint he filed, it was stated that Goel and her family had repeatedly sought financial help from Deepti, giving various reasons.
“Deepti’s brother, Sumit Sharma, approached the Sadar police station with the complaint. Prima facie, we found some truth in the complaint and filed an FIR under BNS sections 305 (a) (theft), 331 (3) (house breaking), 316 (2) (criminal breach of trust) and 352 (insulting someone with the intent to provoke a breach of peace),” senior police officer Sukanya Sharma told The Times of India.
“The two cricketers became close over the years through their association in the same team. Then, Arushi and her parents started exploiting Deepti financially, citing family emergencies and financial distress,” the complaint added.
According to the complaint, Goel allegedly broke into Deepti Sharma‘s flat on April 22, stole the jewellery and foreign currency, and then changed the original lock with a new one before fleeing. When Sharma later asked her to return the money, Goel reportedly refused.
“My sister lost over Rs 25 lakh in the two-year period. When she confronted Arushi, the latter refused to return the amount,” the complaint said.
Deepti Sharma Troubled by Controversy Ahead of England Tour in June
The cricketer’s brother mentioned that she has been under stress due to the incident, especially with India’s upcoming white-ball tour of England in June. Deepti Sharma has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the series.
“The incident has caused significant distress to Deepti, who is at the moment preoccupied with her training commitments and is preparing for the Team India camp in Bengaluru ahead of England tour,” Sharma said.
India is set to play three ODIs and five T20Is in England, beginning on June 28.
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