Rishabh Pant lawyer explains how he was duped through a bounced cheque from Mrinank. Pant was duped out of INR 1.63 crore by Mrinank’s bounced check.
Eklavya Dwivedi, Rishabh Pant’s lawyer, has revealed why his client trusted the tainted U19 cricketer Mrinank Singh and fell victim to his fraudulent activities. According to Dwivedi, the two have known each other since 2013-14.
He stated that Mrinank approached Rishabh in 2020 or 2021, claiming that the latter had started a new business in luxury items. Mrinank lied to the Delhi cricketer in order to gain his trust. Pant transferred funds from his bank account after placing an order for some luxury items and also handed over some articles to the accused to sell. Mrinank, however, did not deliver any of the goods to Pant.
Mrikank Singh continued to make excuses while failing to deliver any of the goods: Rishabh Pant’s lawyer
“They (Rishabh Pant and Mrinank Singh) met in 2013-2014, and then there was a long gap before Mr. Mrinank Singh approached Rishabh in 2020 or 2021, saying that he started a new business in luxury items and he can procure the same at a very low price.” “He [said] he can even sell any of Rishabh’s luxury goods and get a high profit for them,” Eklavya Dwivedi told News18 Cricketnext.
“So, this is how it all began, and as you know, Rishabh is a cricketer with a soft spot for the people he knows.” He trust him and didn’t give it much thought. So he assume that the matter would be resolve and that he would receive something from Mrinank.
“Rishabh placed the order and transferred funds from his bank account.” He also gave Mrinank some items for sale. Following that, the accused was unable to deliver any of the goods to my client. After that, both Rishabh and his manager were tenacious. They kept calling and messaging Mrinank, hoping that the delivery would go smoothly. But the latter continued to make excuses and failed to deliver any of the goods.
“As a result, they reached a mutual oral settlement.” Mr. Mrinank Singh issued a cheque for Rs 1.63 crore in favour of Rishabh based on this oral settlement, which eventually bounced. “The total remittances from the bank were around Rs 1.3 crore. Some jewellery and watches were handed over (for selling) for around Rs 60 lakhs,” Dwivedi added.
Pant is not Mrinank’s only victim. He also duped a Mumbai-based businessman, a film director, and several hotels. He duped them all by providing false references. Returning to the field, Pant seen in the upcoming five-match home series against South Africa, which begins June 9. He has been name vice-captain, with KL Rahul serving as stand-in captain.
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