Deepti Sharma files FIR against UP Warriorz teammate for Rs 25 lakh fraud and theft

Team India cricketer and Deputy Superintendent of Police Deepti Sharma has filed a criminal complaint against fellow UP Warriorz teammate Arushi Goel. The all-rounder accused Goel of fraud of over Rs 25 lakh and of stealing cash, jewellery, and foreign currency worth INR 2 lakh from her residence in Agra.

Arushi Goel, who works as a junior clerk with Indian Railways in the Agra division, has a professional and personal connection with Deepti Sharma. Both players have shared the dressing room for the UP Warriorz and have played together in domestic cricket. Arushi is posted at Agra Cantt Railway Station.

Deepti Sharma Files ₹25 Lakh Fraud and Theft Complaint Against Arushi Goel

Deepti Sharma’s brother, Sumit Sharma, filed an FIR at Agra’s Sadar police station. The complaint charges Arushi with theft, housebreaking, criminal breach of trust, and insult under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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“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 FIR said.

“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)," ACP Agra Sadar Sukanya Sharma was quoted as saying by The Times of India.

I Have Family Relations With Deepti Sharma - Arushi Goel

Arushi Goel denied the accusations made against her, stating that she shares family ties with Deepti Sharma and any transactions between them were consensual. She expressed a desire to discuss the matter directly with Deepti to clarify the situation.

“I have family relations with Deepti. If there has been any transaction, it must have been done with mutual consent,” she told the media. “I want to talk to Deepti face-to-face on all the allegations. My image is being maligned in the media.”

Arushi recently participated in the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy, representing the Central Zone, where she scored 74 runs in her only appearance. She took part in the England A women’s tour of India, scoring 46 runs across three matches with an average of 23.

My Sister Lost Over Rs 25 Lakh in Two Years - Deepti Sharma’s Brother, Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma revealed that his sister suffered a loss of more than Rs 25 lakh over two years. He added that Arushi refused to repay when Deepti asked about the money.

“My sister lost over Rs 25 lakh in the two years. When she confronted Arushi, the latter refused to return the amount," Sumit said.

“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 the England tour," he added.

India is scheduled to face England in a series comprising five T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals. The series will begin on Saturday, June 28, at Trent Bridge.

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