Yesterday, 4th May, A former business associate of MS Dhoni, summoned to court for alleged fraud. The case involves financial discrepancies and is currently under legal scrutiny. The summons indicate the legal system’s intent to investigate the matter thoroughly. This development adds another layer to ongoing controversies in the business world.
Ranchi: A Ranchi court issued summonses to Mihir Diwakar, his wife Saumya Das, and Arka Sports Pvt. Ltd. in connection with a fraud case involving renowned cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The case pertains to allegations of a Rs 15 crore fraud, and the court of Judicial Magistrate Raj Kumar Pandey issued the summonses on Saturday.
The accused required to appear before the court on May 30, either in person or through legal representation.
The summonses issued after Dhoni, the complainant, submitted the required documents as requested by the court during the last hearing. The court, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Raj Kumar Pandey, recognized the substantial evidence presented against Diwakar and his wife, who are accused of causing financial losses amounting to Rs 15 crore to Dhoni through fraudulent activities.
The legal action began when Dhoni’s counsel, Seemant Lohani, lodged a complaint on behalf of the cricketer in October 2023. The court first addressed the matter on January 5, 2024, when Lohani provided a statement under affidavit, detailing the allegations against the accused. In subsequent hearings, additional evidence was presented, leading the court to take cognizance of the case.
The accused directed to appear before the court on May 30, either personally or through their legal representative, to present their case. The proceedings highlight Dhoni’s claims of being defrauded by individuals he had trusted, underscoring the need for legal scrutiny in financial matters involving prominent figures.
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A criminal case filed based on MS Dhoni’s complaint, alleging offenses under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against Aarka Sports Management Pvt Ltd and its directors, Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das, in a competent court at the District Court in Ranchi.
Dhoni claimed that despite his revocation of authority on August 15, 2021, Mihir Diwakar continued to establish numerous cricket academies both within India and abroad, using Dhoni’s name to secure franchise fees for MS Dhoni Cricket Academy and MS Dhoni Sports Academy. The World Cup winning Indian captain alleges that he defrauded of an estimated Rs 15 crores.
Mihir Diwakar, a cricketer and friend of cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, previously apprehended by Jaipur police in connection with the same case. The two of them had partnered to establish cricket academies at various locations to develop emerging cricketers, but the venture failed.
Sensing foul play, Dhoni took legal action against Diwakar for deceit and fraud. Dhoni claimed he was not paid the franchise fee, and even after revoking the authority, Diwakar continued to open academies using Dhoni’s name.
The case brings to light the complexities and challenges in business partnerships, especially involving high-profile personalities like MS Dhoni.